Payroll Officer
REF. 3020
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As part of the growth in our clients client services portfolio, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven Payroll Officer to join their experienced and dedicated client accounting team.
The Payroll Officer will be entrusted with a portfolio of clients to manage and build a lasting relationship with. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to shadow senior colleagues and gain experience within the accounts and payroll team.
The duties will include but are not limited to:
- Assisting members of the client payroll team in preparing and executing payroll for multiple clients including collecting data from timesheets and rosters and inputting data on payroll software;
- Liaise with clients’ requests and queries;
- Perform the distribution of wages through the issuance of cheques or direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts;
- Assist clients with the onboarding and offboarding process of their employees including submission of employee information to JobsPlus;
- Ensure that client employee records are kept up to date and in line with employment and data protection regulations;
- Ensure to keep proper filing of documentation;
- General administrative work and other duties emanating from the role;
- Assisting in other financial, accounting, banking, and fiscal duties, as may be directed by the line manager from time to time.
Benefits:
- An attractive remuneration package and progression plan, commensurate with knowledge and experience;
- Performance bonus;
- Hybrid working;
- Flexible hours;
- Longer weekends – on Fridays their offices close at 2pm!
- Family culture;
- Subsidised Group health insurance;
- Free parking;
- Opportunities to attend industry events;
- Regular team building & departmental events;
- Corporate Benefits – Discounts and Offers across the island;
- Free Mental Health Workshops & One-to-One Sessions;
- Study leave;
- Sponsorships;
- On-the-job training and mentoring from industry professionals.
- We are an ACCA Approved Employer, meaning we provide performance objective exemption from the PER (Practical Experience Requirement), performance objective exemption from the FPER (Foundations Practical Experience Requirement), high standards of staff training and
- Personal Development, as well as deliver CPE Accredited training in-house.
Closing Date
Job Title
Payroll Officer
Job Type
Full Time
Experience Level
1+ Year
Salary
€23,000 TO €28,000
Industry
Business Support Services
Required Skills
A minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
Knowledge of one or more payroll software tools coupled with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Maltese Employment law and HR systems such as BambooHR, Indigo and the like, would be considered an asset
A 5-star customer service attitude, ready to work with different clients and surpass their expectations
Excellent ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written
A proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal departments ensuring lines of communication remain open
Ability to work as part of a team, assisting others where necessary to ensure all deadlines are met
Ability to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision
Ability to prioritise between different clients and deadlines according to urgency and ability to multi-task
Education + Experience
Holders of Payroll and/or HR-related qualifications will be given preference;
A minimum O' Level standard of education, preferably in Accounts, with at least 6 months' experience in a similar role
