PAYROLL EXECUTIVE - READING - HYBRID - UP TO £38K - PERMANENT
Robert Half are delighted to be working with a brilliant client who are looking for a permanent, full-time Payroll Executive to join their team offering up to £38k and hybrid working!
Responsibilities:
* Manage the day-to-day processing of multiple weekly and monthly payrolls.
* Handle starters, leavers, holiday pay, statutory payments and personal changes.
* Ensure compliance with RTI and Auto Enrolment requirements.
* Prepare and process year-end returns.
* Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
* Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, providing clear guidance.
* Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies where required.
* Work closely with the payroll team to deliver an excellent service to over 200 clients.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years’ payroll experience (ideally in a professional practice or multi-payroll environment).
* Proven experience running payrolls from start to finish, including statutory calculations, RTI submissions and year-end procedures.
* Strong working knowledge of Auto Enrolment.
* Ability to understand payslips and re-perform manual tax calculations.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* A proactive, detail-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership of processes.
* Experience with IRIS Payroll Professional (advantageous, but training can be provided).
* Payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP) would be beneficial but are not essential.