Job description
It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?
A bit about the role
- Timely and accurate processing of payroll processes including the processing of Head Office Payroll
- Day to day management of team allocating resource as require
- Identify and drive improvements and automation to processes
- In-depth knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance and Statutory Payments
- Leading, training and developing a team of administrators in the day-to-day running of weekly and monthly payrolls
- To take responsibility for system upgrades and user testing
- To support Payroll Manager as and when necessary with ad hoc tasks
What we're looking for
Capabilities Required
- Strong relationship management and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Proven Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- In-depth knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance and Statutory Payments
Experience / Qualifications
- Effective people management skills
We're in your corner
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We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:
- A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
- Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
- Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
- Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
- Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Sharesave Scheme
- Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
Ready to make yourself at DFS? Click ‘Apply online’ now to fill in an application form — with you in our corner, we just know we’ll do great things together.
[All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.]
We're an equal opportunities employer
We’re a family of individuals passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our people to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. Everyone is welcome!
Job Reference: DFS03163