Payroll Officer

Reed Accountancy are proud to be working with a business in Leeds who are recruiting a Payroll and Finance Officer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a part-time opportunity with the potential to become permanent. You will be responsible for full payroll in-house, managing customer and employee queries, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management: Handle in-house payroll, liaise with HMRC, process payments, and reconcile accounts.
• Query Resolution: Address payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Pension Management: Manage staff pensions and monthly contributions.
• Invoicing: Perform four-weekly invoicing and handle customer inquiries.
• Ledger Management: Process invoices, payments, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and VAT returns.
• Software Utilization: Use SAGEPAY, Sage 50, and Xero for sales, purchases, ledger entries, banking, and payroll.
• Account Setup: Set up new accounts and input data accurately.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in producing financial reports and cover for team members.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Proficient in using SAGEPAY and Sage 50
• Experience in managing full payroll and financial reporting.
• Strong ability to resolve queries and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to undertake various duties and comply with Health and Safety legislation.