Full job descriptionJHE & Partners are delighted to be working with a genuinely exciting business based in Skipton as they look to recruit an experienced, stand-alone payroll specialist to join their finance team on a full time, permanent basis (hybrid available). This is a growing company who already have a market leading reputation in a particularly exciting sector. With growth plans already in action, this is a brilliant time to join them and have a direct impact on their payroll function in this newly created position.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the finance team with key responsibilities including:
*Own the payroll funciton on an end-to-end basis for the group including UK and US payrolls
*Validate and submit payroll information
*Liaise with external payroll prodiers both UK and overseas
*Deal with all payroll queries, resolve and ensure all payroll is submitted accuratly and on time
*Maintian payroll control accounts, supporitng balance sheet schedules
*Reconcile the payroll
*Provide p[ayroll information and audit evidence to the finance team
*Support payroll year-end processes, maintianing accurate audit trail
*Prepare FTE analysis ahead of month-end
*Coordinate start and leaver and contractual pay changes in line with legislation
*Be involved in a variety of projects across the business


About you....
*Similar experience in a payroll position with strong knowledge of payroll legislation
*Ability to reconcile payroll outputs
*Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUPS, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables)
*A desire to improve systems and processes
*The ability to communicate with stakeholders across the business is essential
*High level of accuracy and confidentiality


Offering a competitive salary and benefits, including 10% bonus and the option to work from home 2 days per week, I would urge anyone interested to apply at their earliest convenience.