About Us We are excited about the future at Spence & Partners. The industry in which we operate offers a dynamic and challenging environment and our excellent reputation is contributing to the growth of our business from an expanding portfolio of clients. We have aspirations to extend that client base, and deliver truly integrated solutions, through the use of our highly innovative software platform, Mantle, across our work. Spence was established in 2000, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of 3173 Limited, a privately owned company that includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) a leading independent trustee. As such, joining us as a Payroll Administrator will open up opportunities for you to use your experience to add value across the group. Our unique award-winning approach to the provision of services has resulted in rapid growth over the last few years with us now employing over 300 members of staff across seven offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester. We do not pigeonhole colleagues and aim to provide challenging and interesting work which will allow our staff to build rewarding careers. About You Our business has experienced strong growth and we have an exciting opportunity for the key role of Payroll Administrator. We are looking for someone who is keen to embrace the opportunity of developing their career as part of an award-winning pensions consultancy. You will be able to evidence previous experience of working successfully within a busy commercial environment to achieve clear but also challenging goals. You will have the ability to communicate and positively influence and negotiate at all levels, both internally and externally. This role will form part of our Payroll team and will report through to the Payroll Team Lead. Responsibilities & Criteria Record and update payroll changes received from the Scheme Administrator. Process monthly payrolls for a number of schemes, including submitting files for RTI by deadlines. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll and respond to daily payroll queries. Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to Scheme Administrator. Complete Year End Payroll Returns in a timely and accurate manner. Attend and effectively contribute to all relevant internal and external meetings, ensuring actions, projects deadlines are adhered to and completed including supporting payroll audits when needed. Responsibilities & Criteria: Essential Professional Experience and Knowledge Three years experience working in a similar role Excellent knowledge of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office/Windows applications, especially in Excel Excellent written and communication skills which have been tested internally and externally An understanding of how to deliver to internal controls and business processes High level of accuracy and attention to detail including organisational and time management skills Ability to work to strict deadlines Strong communication skills and a professional, discreet approach Ability to work independently and as part of a team Essential Educational Qualifications Evidence of qualifications with a strong numeracy content. Desirable Educational Qualifications Evidence of payroll-related qualifications. Behavioural competencies for the role Problem Solving, Credibility, Communication, Client engagement, Leadership, Continuous Learning, Adaptability/Drive Circumstances Location: Belfast Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. The role holder may be required to work across the United Kingdom and may be expected at times to travel. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. As part of this commitment, we guarantee to automatically interview anyone with a disability who meets the minimum criteria. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the People & Culture team.