Part Time Payroll Specialist

Are you a payroll professional with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail? VET.CT is looking for an experienced part time payroll specialist to bring their expertise and energy to our fun, friendly, and forward-thinking finance team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and engaging workplace where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make an impact. We are looking for someone who is available to work between 14–22 hours per week, who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys keeping payroll processes running smoothly!

Key Accountabilities

• Use the HR system to collate and upload employee data changes, additional payments, and time-off records to the payroll providers.
• Reconcile and validate payroll data to maintain compliance with legislative and audit requirements.
• Validate freelancer invoices 
• Work with global payroll service providers to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Carry out detailed checks on the payroll data before submitting it to the payroll providers to ensure it is accurate.
• Handle payroll-related queries from employees, tax authorities, and third parties, promptly and providing the highest level of customer service. 
• Administer pensions, including auto-enrolment, 401k and superannuation.
• Process holiday accrual reporting for accounts.
• Check, issue, and process commission statements promptly.
• Input and update payroll-related data, including starters, leavers, transfers and  salary changes.
• Manage statutory payments in line with local legislation.
• Ensure compliance with tax year-end reporting, including P11Ds and P60s.
• Support the finance team with month and year-end reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Support general administrative duties as needed.

Skills required

• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering payroll in the UK & Europe as a minimum.

• Flexible, with a problem-solving, persistent mindset and at ease with change.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and driven to deliver results and have a positive impact.
• Recognises the value and important of exceptional customer service.
• A proven team player.
• A confident and articulate communicator.
• Experience of Hi Bob HR system is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with various teams such as HR, finance, and management to ensure smooth payroll operation.

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• 5 wellness days
• Private Medical cover
• Income protection
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance programme
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Company shares (eligible after 12 months of working at Vet.CT)

Inclusion and Diversity

VET.CT is an Equal Opportunities Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.