Payroll and Pensions Officer

Payroll and Pension OfficerLocation: Sittingbourne Hours: 37 hours per weekThe OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll and Pension Officer on behalf of our client based in Sittingbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional to join the clients Business Team, taking responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and pension administration across the organisation.The successful candidate will play a key role in managing monthly payroll processes, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and ensuring the accurate administration of the pension scheme.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and process monthly payroll across the whole organisation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, additional payments, tax codes, statutory payments and pension deductions.Prepare statutory year-end returns, P45s, P60s, P11Ds and other relevant payroll documentation.Respond to employee payroll queries and liaise with HMRC and external stakeholders as required.Administer LGPS processes, including contribution reconciliations, monthly remittances, employee lifecycle changes and annual returns.Reconcile payroll outputs with pension contributions and finance control accounts, investigating and resolving variances.Maintain accurate, confidential and compliant payroll and pension records.Produce payroll reports, maintain salary spreadsheets and support the ongoing ..... full job details .....