Payroll Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking for someone to join our Coventry based Payroll team in Head Office on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be joining a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides independent living services to people with disabilities and health care needs nationwide.
Location: Coventry, CV3 3GU (A mix of home and office working).
Salary: £20,759 per annum, increasing to £21,175 per annum following successful probationary.
Hours: 37 Hours per week.
Working Days & Times: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Interview dates: Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be disclosed to applicants shortlisted for our screening telephone call process.
The Role - Your main duties will include:
- Monitoring and updating all records relating to PAYE including submissions using Real Time Information (RTI)
- Regular liaison with HMRC, Inland Revenue and all other related governing bodies
- Providing information and advice to service users in relation to PAYE, SMP, SPP and SSP when needed
- Setting up new employees on the payroll service
- Collating and conveying customer information relating to Tax and National Insurance Liability in line with statutory requirements
Skills, Experience and Qualifications - We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
- Previous experience of working in a payroll and/or finance department
- Ability to input and maintain accurate data records
- Ability to manage workload effectively
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Excellent telephone manner
· Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
- Minimum GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths. A qualification in bookkeeping, credit control or entry level CIPP would be desirable
Perks: Employee assistance programme / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / 23 Days annual leave plus bank holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months service) / Free car parking facilities / Flexible half day finish.
Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification. For more information contact staffrecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £20,759.00-£21,175.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry
Application deadline: 03/05/2023
Reference ID: PAYO/12
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Officer roles across Penderels Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,759 - £21,175 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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