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Payroll Clerk
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About The Company
Arc Recruitment is a reputable and well-established recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on integrity, professionalism, and personalized service, we pride ourselves on understanding our clients' needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to attract top-tier candidates who are committed to excellence and driven to succeed. We are committed to fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring process and a positive experience for all parties involved.
About The Role
On behalf of our client, a highly regarded accountancy practice, Arc Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their friendly and professional team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a minimum of three years' experience to develop their career within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. You will be instrumental in providing an exceptional level of customer service, supporting clients with payroll-related queries, and maintaining meticulous records in accordance with legislation and GDPR requirements.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of three years' payroll experience, preferably within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting.
- A comprehensive understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.
- Proficiency in payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, IRIS, or Moneysoft.
- Knowledge of Real Time Information (RTI) submissions and Auto Enrolment pension duties.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client payrolls efficiently and prioritize workload effectively.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Desirable qualifications include a CIPP qualification or progress towards one, experience with CIS payrolls and director payrolls, and knowledge of pension administration.
Responsibilities
The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to:
- Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Handling starters, leavers, salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments.
- Calculating and processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.
- Submitting RTI returns to HMRC accurately and on time.
- Managing Auto Enrolment pension duties and pension submissions.
- Producing payslips, payroll reports, and year-end documentation.
- Responding promptly and professionally to payroll queries from clients.
- Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately within strict deadlines.
- Maintaining payroll records in compliance with GDPR and current legislation.
- Staying updated with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC guidance to ensure compliance.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
- Clear career progression pathways.
- A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, where applicable.
Equal Opportunity
Arc Recruitment and our client are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe in fostering diversity and ensuring all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Our hiring process is transparent and based solely on merit and qualifications, aiming to provide equal opportunities for all applicants.
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