Payroll Officer Permanent

Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team of three at our Head Office in Sidcup. This role is Monday to Friday, working 37 hours per week in a hybrid working model.

In this role you will provide an effective payroll service to the Avenues Group ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation for over 1600 employees.

Prepare, input and reconcile onto the current computerised payroll system Electronic Pay Data, employee claims, starters and leavers ensuring correct treatment of NIC/PAYE/Pension/SSP/SMP etc. are applied in line with current legislation.
Answer queries from employees, management and external bodies promptly and effectively.
Be responsible for the completion of monthly tasks assigned by the Payroll Manager.
Amend costings in the Payroll System as determined by the Finance Department.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of legislation in relation to payroll.
Process payments manually ensuring relevant records are updated accordingly and the correct treatment of statutory deductions are applied.
To attend and participate in team meetings providing support, encouragement and support to all team members regardless of job role.Our ideal Payroll Officer looks like this!

Has recent practical experience of processing payrolls up to month end using a computerised payroll package.
Has knowledge of IT systems, databases and MS Office.
Has knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to payroll.
Has capability to process a variable payroll comprising multiple pay elements.
Has attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Being a team player.Your values should match ours:

Respect: We treat people as we would wish to be treated ourselves.

Excellence: We don't settle for okay, we are determined to achieve more.

Integrity: We do the right thing, even if it takes more time and effort.

Pride: The work we do is something we want to tell others we are part of.

Benefits you can expect!

Flexible Working incl. working from home.
31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing after to 2 years' service and after 5 years' service.
Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme.
Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
Recommend a friend scheme.
And more.About us:

Avenues Group is a specialist charity provider of supported living, residential care and outreach services for people with autism, learning disability and complex needs.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be an active citizen and engaged in the community where they live. We work across Kent, London, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Shropshire.

We know that well-supported people support people well, and we invest in our employees so everyone can thrive. We offer excellent career and development opportunities across the organisation.

You'll become part of our strong Avenues community, which is there to support you each day.

As part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident Scheme", candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage