Payroll Specialist

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Nicholas Howard are working with a growing top 35
accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Our client invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients and exceeds expectation.

To support the organization’s growth, they have created a new opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join their Oxfordteam. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options.

• Ideally CIPP qualified with 3-5 years UK payroll experience.
• Experience with in an accountancy/bureau environment is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills and able to pick up new software packages very quickly.
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and work in a flexible manner.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment.
• A self-starter with a with a high level of resilience.
• Demonstrates a strong team spirit but also very effective working independently.
• A positive “can do” attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide payroll services to portfolio of clients varying in size and complexity
• Process payrolls on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis (or as directed)
• Process starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments, RTI submissions, pension deductions etc.
• Set up PAYE scheme with HMRC and cease schemes when needed
• Act as primary contact with HMRC for all PAYE related matters
• Calculating auto enrolment pension deductions and ensuring compliance
• Uploading pension contributions and starters to appropriate pension portals
• Submit HMRC RTI information, FPS and EPS ensuring deadlines are met
• Preparation of P45s, P60s, Starter Declarations and other relevant forms as required
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure accuracy of payroll data and answer phone queries, resolve problems and provide payroll support
• Communicate with clients, other staff, Directors and the HM Revenue & Customs
• Support clients in the day to day running of payroll systems
• ‘Go to’ person for members of the Oxford payroll team
• Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (three days in the office and two days at home)
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
  • A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as:
    Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
  • A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
  • Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Client and employee referral bonuses
  • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Bus pass discounts and loans
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Long service awards

This is an exceptional opportunity and we encourage interested candidates to apply below as soon as possible!