Payroll Officer

We are looking for a Payroll Officer, based in Braintree. Must have previous experience in payroll processing, and also up to date knowledge and experience of HMRC requirements. Contract: Temporary 6-9 Months Pay: £12.70 - £14.30 Per hour Location Braintree Deadline for CV: 15th September. The Opportunity: To carry out the day-to-day processes for the provision of an effective and accurate payroll service to the stake holders of the Payroll Shared Service. Accountabilities: -To work as part of the team, to run end to end payroll process for all organisations, and ensure payroll records and controls are maintained. -To work as part of the team to manage and carry out the day-to-day processes for the provision of an effective, timely and accurate payroll service for a portfolio of organisations and in accordance with the organisations’ HR policies, service standards, and performance requirements. This may include processing/checking starters and leavers and administering statutory and occupational schemes of leave, e.g. sickness/ accidents, maternity, and paternity. -To effectively maintain the group email inboxes. -To ensure that external and internal enquiries (from management, staff, and Members) relating to the payroll service are responded to and dealt with as appropriate. -To ensure other deductions from salaries are made in accordance with employee and other instructions (e.g. lease car deductions, union membership, health schemes, court orders etc.). -To ensure that deductions from salaries are made as required and comply with the Organisations’ financial regulations and requirements of HMRC for taxation and NI, and Essex Pension Fund for pensions. -Provide resilience across the service for cover when required. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: -Experience of payroll processing -Recognised payroll qualification and evidence of continuing professional development (desirable). -Experience of working on multiple payrolls, working towards multiple deadlines (desirable) -Understanding of Gross to net calculations. -Experience of using iTrent is desirable but not essential. -Up to date knowledge and experience of HMRC requirements (for Tax, NI, SMP, SSP, RTI reporting etc.) -Aptitude for using and developing IT to better support and operate the payroll function. -Excellent numeracy and literacy skills. -Ability to work in a small team without supervision. -Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including employees, managers and councillors. -Flexible approach to duties and hours. -Ability to keep calm under pressure. -Excellent timekeeping and organisation skills