Main areas of the Payroll Officer Responsibility: Process the payment of staff salaries, including any salary sacrifice, through the payroll system in a timely manner. Administer all statutory payments according to government legislation, i.e. SSP, SMP, SAP and SPP Process joiners, leavers, and all amendments to payroll in a timely manner Provide advice to employees and candidates in relation to pay, signposting to the appropriate areas (ie: HMRC or Umbrella Companies) when unable to advise Ability to perform manual calculation of payments when needed Dealing with payroll deductions such as pensions, court orders. Gain detailed understanding of payroll system Reconcile key nominal ledger payroll accounts on a monthly basis working closely with reporting team (net pay, advances, pensions, PAYE/NI etc.) Dealing with external payments to bodies such as pensions, court orders etc. Ensure compliance is adhered to in all areas Complete various forms and returns required by HMRC and other external organisations. Continued development of exception reporting on payroll system to facilitate review of payroll information Dealing with Year End processes and procedures Dealing with Auto enrolment pension administration Providing project support as required e.g. payroll consolidation and transfers of employees Offering a consistently good level of customer service to our candidates and clients as well as other internal/external customers Skills and Qualities: Good communication skills both verbal and written Able to resolve complex problems Solid, flexible team player Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation. Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications (desirable) Xero Payroll or similar Advanced Excel Experience working within a payroll department of recruitment agency or umbrella company previously.