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Are you looking for a new and exciting payroll job? Do you want interesting, varied client work and to be part of a team bursting with talented staff?

Shaw Gibbs is a top 100 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation.

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of collaborative, respectful, innovative and expert. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and soft skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience.

Due to planned growth, we are looking for a Payroll Advisor to join our Oxford team. This is a full-time permanent position based in our Oxford office but with flexible working options.

About the Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Process payrolls on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis (or as directed) for a range of clients of various sizes and from a diverse range of businesses
• Process starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments, RTI submissions, Pension Deductions etc.
• Preparation of P45s, P60s, Starter Declarations and other relevant forms as required
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure accuracy of payroll data and answer phone queries, resolve problems and provide payroll support
• Communicate with clients, other staff, Directors and the H M Revenue & Customs
• Support clients in the day to day running of payroll systems
• Follow good practice procedures and internal Shaw Gibbs administrative processes
• Observe strict confidentiality at all times
• Attend training as and when required

What we can offer you

• Generous sign on bonus
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, cycle to work, hybrid and flexible working
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing
• A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed
• If required, full funding and support to complete payroll qualifications, including study leave and time off for exams

About You

To perform this role, you will need at least 1-2 years’ prior experience of working in a Payroll team. Payroll Bureau experience or experience of working in a client-oriented environment would be a great advantage. You will also be able to tick off the below:

• Educated to A Level (or equivalent standard)
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong IT skills and able to pick up new software packages very quickly
• Have exceptional attention to detail including when under pressure
• Very organised and good at following procedures
• Calm, confident, mature & professional manner
• Able to work to tight timeframes
• Good at solving problems and adopts a logical approach
• Willing to keep up to date with legislative changes
• Excellent team working skills
• Benefit in kind experience would be an advantage

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to recruitment @ shawgibbs.com

For more information on what it is like working at Shaw Gibbs, visit our career page: https://www.shawgibbs.com/careers

Additional Information

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

* Please note you must already have the unconditional right to live and work in the EU/UK region*. We are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxford OX2 7DY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• working in a Payroll team, Payroll Bureau: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford OX2 7DY