Payroll Coordinator

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a leading Housing Association on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities * Process and maintain payroll records, ensuring all payroll transactions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. * Administer statutory payments, pensions, colleague expenses, absence records and payroll deductions in line with current legislation. * Reconcile payroll control accounts, including net pay and pension accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. * Maintain accurate payroll and pension records, ensuring all data is up to date and compliant. * Extract, analyse and report payroll and financial data to support operational and statutory reporting requirements. * Support month-end and year-end payroll processes, producing relevant documentation and returns. * Respond to complex payroll enquiries, providing excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality. * Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring all payroll documentation is accurate and readily available. * Support continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to payroll system developments and process improvements. * Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders. Requirements * Previous experience working in a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator or Payroll Specialist role. * Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including statutory payments, pensions and HMRC requirements. * Ideally have used iTrent Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you