Harvey Nash
Payroll Executive
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Payroll Executive
Location: Portsmouth
For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We're looking for someone who wants to join a family of like-minded individuals and be more than just a team member.
The successful candidate will look after a portfolio of payroll clients and will take full responsibility for the end to end processing of the payrolls including the pension and auto enrolment administration attached to those payrolls.
They will maintain the payroll system and records by capturing, calculating and inputting data. The candidate will have the understanding and ability to calculate all payments including statutory and occupational sick pay, and maternity and parental leave.
We are looking for someone who has a minimum of two years end-to-end payroll experience (preferably within a bureau environment). Deep understanding of PAYE procedures. Excellent mathematical skills with an ability to calculate statutory payments. Excellent knowledge and skills with payroll software, spreadsheets and journals. Sound understanding of pensions and auto enrolment administration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines.
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- 33 days annual leave (31 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc. bank holidays
- Birthday Day off
- Lead Incentive Scheme (applicable to up to and including Associate Director level)
- We offer generous financial rewards for helping to grow our new client portfolio.
- Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
- Private Medical Cover (applicable to Director/Partner level)
- Enhanced Parental + Family leave - We want to be a place where you can combine both a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks (both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
- Flexible Working - understand that as with any family, we all work in different ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
- Life Assurance - 4 times salary
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Benefits Portal
- Access to our YuLife wellbeing app – Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
- Pension
- Paid sick leave
- Career Coaching
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance program - For you and your family.
- Dress for your day
- Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support
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