Portfolio are recruiting for a fantastic global organisation with head offices in Manchester, this role has come about due to growth and proposed growth of the department. Reporting to Financial Controls Manager.
Job Purpose is to perform accurate reconciliations of payroll data and work closely with wider finance team(s) to provide high quality MI.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll and pension month end duties, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting
Reconciliation of Payroll costs data to the General ledger
Payroll Year End returns including PSA and GPGR
Carry out ad-hoc reporting tasks across UK Group payroll
Produce monthly MI to wider Finance teams
Assist with documenting /maintaining and testing of payroll controlsAd-hoc tasks required to support the wider Group Management Accounts Team
Requirements:
Have a recognised accountancy qualification or be part qualified - CIMA or ACCA
Strong analytical skills.
Have strong Excel skills - V-lookups and Pivot Tables (Macros would be advantageous)
Previous experience with Salesforce would be advantageous
Possess strong communication skills - develop positive working relationships within the finance function and sales teams including challenging sales team and managing up
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a busy team and under time pressures
Possess strong communication skills
Have a good grasp and knowledge of payroll & pension legislation
Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
Power BI skills - desirable but not essential
Strong analytical thinking, commercial understanding and problem-solving skills.
Proactive mindset
Benefits:
Study Support - if part qual
25 days holiday + profit pay scheme & healthcare after 5 years' service.
An additional 2 days holiday after 2 years of service taking holiday entitlement to 27 days
An additional 1 day holiday after 5 years of service taking holiday entitlement to 28 days
Christmas Bonus (1 weeks' salary) to be paid to employees after 3 years of employment (parameters for qualification will be provided)
A discount and perk scheme for staff members will be introduced (more details to follow)
Free breakfast every Monday and free fruit, tea and coffee during the week.
Birthdays off work (parameters to be provided for when holidays fall on the weekend or bank holidays)INDPAYN