Payroll Specialist – £31,000

We have an opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Specialist to be based at our Support Office in Bromley, Kent. 

Excelcare are a privately owned care provider with 31 care homes, a homecare division, a supported housing business and a number of smaller operating companies. We pay up to 3,000 employees monthly.

As Payroll Specialist you would be reporting to the Head of Payroll, working with an experienced and well-established team to provide and maintain an efficient and accurate day-to-day payroll support function. It as an exciting time of change moving towards digitalising our systems and processes so you would be part of that journey too.

About the role:

• Manage and process monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including tax and National Insurance contributions, pensions, statutory payments and the submission of PAYE and Real Time Information filings.
• Record and maintain precise payroll records. Calculating and process payments, deductions, pensions, and benefits, ensuring they are accurately reflected on employees' payslips.
• Processing timesheets, entering the data and deal with payroll queries efficiently and accurately.
• Escalate payroll queries
• Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll is processed in alignment with new starter information and company procedures.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll legislation and HMRC guidelines.
• Assist with audits and year-end processes, including P11Ds, bonus payments and annual salary reviews.

About you:

• A professional, proactive approach with a strong focus on customer service and team collaboration.
• Willingness to embrace change as we move toward digitalisation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in managing payroll systems; experience with Flexi Pay is desirable.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly numerate.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) for liaising with employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven experience in payroll administration ideally within a UK-based organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll and benefits legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension schemes, and taxation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Contributory pension
• Annual pay reviews
• Discretionary annual bonus
• This is a busy role with a great opportunity to learn more and develop knowledge and skillset.

*T’s and C’s apply

If you are interested to find out more, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.