Payroll Officer
- Recruiter
- BRITISH RED CROSS-11
- Location
- Paisley
- Salary
- 23377.00 - 25000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 30 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 08 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Payroll Officer
Location: Paisley (hybrid role working between home and office)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: GBP24,000 - GBP25,000 per annum
Can you ensure the timely and accurate processing of salary payments to all paid employees, ensuring the organisation meets all statutory and corporate priorities in relation to paid employees?
About this opportunity
As Payroll Officer, in conjunction with the wider payroll department you will be responsible for accurately recording payroll expenditure on the organisation's financial system
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for payroll processing including ensuring that all paperwork is received in line with agreed timetables, all payroll notifications, including new starters, leavers, timesheets are processed accurately and to agreed timetable and all HMRC notifications, including tax codes, student loan notifications, NI changes are processed correctly.
You will be required to ensure that all payroll transactions are processed through the payroll system and that any system issues are reported to Senior Payroll Officer for further investigation, while ensuring that payroll system is reconciled with payroll accounts in the balance sheet, investigating and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner, including fully investigating any discrepancies highlighted by the Pensions and Payroll Analyst.
You will be required to prepare reports in the agreed format on a regular and ad hoc basis, along with dealing with queries from employees and external bodies (eg HMRC / Pensions Providers), and resolving these in a timely manner.
This role may be for you if???
It's simple: people make the British Red Cross.
At the British Red Cross we care about our people. We understand that our workforce is central to both helping people in crisis and maintaining our reputation as one of the most trusted charities in the UK.
The People & Learning Directorate team work across the organisation; recruiting, developing, and retaining our people. Even though we can get a little busy, we're a diverse group who like to have fun, and we take great satisfaction in being able to play our part in helping make the British Red Cross what it is today.
(Please read the full Role Profile/ Job Description for more information about this vacancy including responsibilities and full person specification and refer to the 'Additional Information' attached for support completing your application)
Closing date for application is 23.59 on July 7th with interviews to follow the week after.
We anticipate that this vacancy will generate a high level of response and early applications are encouraged as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the vacancy in advance of the advertised closing date.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination.
Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on and on LinkedIn - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
Location: Paisley (hybrid role working between home and office)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: GBP24,000 - GBP25,000 per annum
Can you ensure the timely and accurate processing of salary payments to all paid employees, ensuring the organisation meets all statutory and corporate priorities in relation to paid employees?
About this opportunity
As Payroll Officer, in conjunction with the wider payroll department you will be responsible for accurately recording payroll expenditure on the organisation's financial system
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for payroll processing including ensuring that all paperwork is received in line with agreed timetables, all payroll notifications, including new starters, leavers, timesheets are processed accurately and to agreed timetable and all HMRC notifications, including tax codes, student loan notifications, NI changes are processed correctly.
You will be required to ensure that all payroll transactions are processed through the payroll system and that any system issues are reported to Senior Payroll Officer for further investigation, while ensuring that payroll system is reconciled with payroll accounts in the balance sheet, investigating and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner, including fully investigating any discrepancies highlighted by the Pensions and Payroll Analyst.
You will be required to prepare reports in the agreed format on a regular and ad hoc basis, along with dealing with queries from employees and external bodies (eg HMRC / Pensions Providers), and resolving these in a timely manner.
This role may be for you if???
- You have experience working within a high-volume payroll environment, ideally within a shared service centre environment
- You have experience working with integrated payroll and HR systems (iTrent system experience will be beneficial)
- You can demonstrate sound knowledge of payroll and pension legislation
- You have the ability to maintain a professional manner while working in a pressurised environment
- You can work to tight deadlines while prioritising multiple tasks and effectively managing your time
- You can demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong organisational and analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
- You are confident problem solving using your own initiative and within a team environment
It's simple: people make the British Red Cross.
At the British Red Cross we care about our people. We understand that our workforce is central to both helping people in crisis and maintaining our reputation as one of the most trusted charities in the UK.
The People & Learning Directorate team work across the organisation; recruiting, developing, and retaining our people. Even though we can get a little busy, we're a diverse group who like to have fun, and we take great satisfaction in being able to play our part in helping make the British Red Cross what it is today.
(Please read the full Role Profile/ Job Description for more information about this vacancy including responsibilities and full person specification and refer to the 'Additional Information' attached for support completing your application)
Closing date for application is 23.59 on July 7th with interviews to follow the week after.
We anticipate that this vacancy will generate a high level of response and early applications are encouraged as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the vacancy in advance of the advertised closing date.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
- 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- Up to 6% contributory pension
- Flexible working policy
- Genuine interest in your professional development
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination.
Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on and on LinkedIn - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis