Benchmark Capital
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Horsham, West Sussex
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £38,000 per annum |
Overview
Benchmark Capital Limited, an award-winning Group of Companies, is now opening an opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join the Finance team to head up our Payroll & Benefits Administration function. As well as running the processing payroll from start to finish, we are looking for someone who can manage and evaluate our current processes to develop recommendations and drive process standardisation to improve controls creating a higher level of efficiencies. Reporting to Head of Finance, you will be responsible for processing payroll including P45s, holiday pay, salaries, overtime, bonus payments, statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP; producing clear and detailed payroll reporting. Liaising with our driven HR team you will co-ordinate and manage administration of all company benefits including private healthcare, group income protection, critical illness, death in service, cycle to work scheme. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed payroll professional, someone who is positive, proactive, with strong customer service attitude, to directly impact the development of our company and build strong relationships within the organisation as well as with external companies. Required Skills & Experience: 2 -3 years’ experience within a similar position Good working knowledge of payroll & Payroll systems - ideally Sage CIPP qualification a plus Experience processing start to finish payroll - including manual calculations, liaising with HR, Finance, HMRC, RTI submissions and benefits processing Working knowledge of current payroll legislation and regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Office - advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookup/pivots) Experience liaising with benefits providers (pension, private healthcare etc.) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are vital, especially for handling payroll queries Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and effectively manage conflicting priorities Discretion and confidentiality are essential Excellent planning, organisational and co-ordination skills Sound knowledge of Financial Services or working in a Financial Services environment will be advantage. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including: Holiday entitlement starts at 22 days, rising to 25 days plus bank holidays Onsite parking Onsite Gym (free membership for employees) and Restaurant Up to 5% pension contribution Private healthcare If you think you would make an excellent and valued member of the Benchmark Capital team and your skills and experience match the job requirements, please forward your CV and Cover letter.