Bookkeeping jobs in Stowmarket

Purpose of this role

To provide accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration support to the BUUK Infrastructure Group, delivering a high-quality payroll service to ensure we pay our people accurately and on time.

Your key responsibilities are

Work within the payroll team to collate, validate and input payroll data for multiple monthly payrolls using company HR and payroll systems.

Process end-to-end payrolls accurately and according to deadlines.

Administer payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, maternity, paternity, sickness, overtime and company vehicles.

Process deductions, including, statutory deductions, flexible benefits and salary sacrifices.

Complete payroll reconciliations and payroll control reports to support pre-and post-payroll checks.

Ensure pension contributions are calculated accurately, uploaded, and paid to pension providers on time.

Distribute P45’s, P60’s and Auto Enrolment notifications to employees.

Produce accurate payroll reports and data extracts for managers, HR, Finance, and external bodies as required.

Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure data integrity and effective issue resolution.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll and employment legislation, ensuring payroll processing and guidance is compliant.

Act as a first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear, informed responses and escalating complex issues where appropriate.

Work with the team to identify and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes, controls and documentation.

Maintain strict confidentiality and data security in line with GDPR and company policies.

Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Payroll, Benefits and Compliance Manager.

Qualifications

A minimum of four GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English are essential.

Experience/Knowledge

Proven experience in a payroll administration role.

Professional and proactive with a sound working knowledge of UK payroll legislation including, PAYE, national insurance, statutory payments, and HMRC reporting requirements.

Experience of working to strict deadlines within a controlled payroll environment.

Experience of processing end-to-end payrolls.

Abilities/Skills

Confidence and competence in using payroll systems and managing payroll data.

Strong analytical and numerical skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to investigate and respond to complex pay queries in a professional and customer-focussed manner.

Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, across all levels of the organisation.

Self-motivated with a commitment to maintaining and developing payroll knowledge and expertise.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Desirable

Experience of using ADP iHCM or similar payroll systems.

CIPP qualification (or working towards).

Experience completing manual PAYE calculations.

A good working knowledge of UK workplace pension schemes.

Experience supporting payroll-linked benefits administration.