Payroll Lead - Basingstoke

Basingstoke, .

Payroll Lead

Basingstoke

£370pd on limited company basis, less if PAYE

Payroll experience from within the Oil & Gas industry, ideally

Approximate effective start date and anticipated duration of the services: 7^th of June 2021 start date. Services anticipated for at least one year

Any other special requirements of the particular vacancy; Experience in across Finance/Accounting stages of Company (Oil & Gas/Construction) is preferred.

Purpose: administration and payroll services for company staff. To advise the company on correct payroll practices.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

To ensure all payroll activities are met within the annual timeframe and are completed in accordance with legal and HQ requirements.
To ensure that company procedures are followed and to develop and implement revisions in internal payroll procedures as required.
To ensure monthly payroll of all eligible staff in a timely manner in accordance with payment dates and statutory requirements.
To resolve all pay related queries from staff.
To liaise with the Inland Revenue, Department of Social Security and Pension Scheme Advisers on payroll issues relating to specific individuals/circumstances and advise Company on correct payroll practice to be followed.
To prepare reports (either on a regular basis or ad hoc) for Finance department, Human Resources department and external bodies.
To collate information and prepare Schedules and Tax Returns for expatriate staff.
To research tax, national insurance and pension implications for UK employees being seconded overseas and ensure correct procedures are implemented.
To provide support for the annually negotiation of the PAYE Settlement Agreement with the Inland Revenue.
To handle routine correspondence with the Inland Revenue and Department of Social Security
To progress Tax Returns with Inland Revenue to ensure all refunds are made to the Company.
To prepare and submit year-end returns to Inland Revenue, comprising of P35, P60, P11D and Class 1A National Insurance Contributions in accordance with defined deadlines.
To provide annual reports for renewal of Life Assurance Policy, Permanent Health Insurance Policy and Pension Scheme Administrator contract
To complete all joiner and leaver administration procedures for Pension Scheme and AVC Schemes.
To ensure statutory payments are made in accordance with defined levels.
To research, analyse and provide guidance on ad hoc payroll matters
To review and approve expense claims in line with Company policy, and ensure payment in a timely manner
To perform cost control and reporting activities with reference to internal and external contracts (i.e. service agreements, manpower contracts etc.)
Ensure full adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and standards