Payroll Specialist

About the role
We are recruiting for a Payroll Specialist, this role will be responsible for processing the weekly and lunar payrolls accurately and on-time.

Undertaking all aspects of payroll, from inputting data, processing, HMRC and pension submissions and notifications, and payroll reconciliations.

Supporting the Senior Payroll Specialists by having an excellent knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, processes and procedures and provide payroll related advice, guidance and support to all employees and managers across the business.

As Payroll Specialist, you will provide a professional and responsive payroll service to customers both internally and externally ensuring compliance at all times.

You will be responsible for
- End to end payroll processing on a weekly/lunar basis, ensuring compliance at all times.
- To reconcile third party payments as per the schedules and ensure payments are made on time.
- To reconcile GL accounts working closely with Finance to ensure accuracy.
- Create relevant management information to the business through running reports from our payroll database (SAP) into Excel.
- To ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
- To ensure payroll deadlines are met.
- To provide training to the team and other areas of the business when required.
- To assist with the testing of new legislation or new functionality prior to it going into Production.
- To be able to deal with queries and escalations in a timely manner.
- To deliver a great service across the whole of the Booker group.
- To produce existing reports, ensuring they are accurate and amending if required.
- To ensure GDPR Compliance of Payroll data both internally and externally and report any issues
- To ensure processes are reviewed, updated, and implemented when required

You will need
- CIPP qualification
- Previous experience of working with SAP.
- Previous experience of running weekly/lunar basis payroll
- Ability to meet deadlines and excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills.

About The Company
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings. Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Everyone’s welcome at Booker.

Please note

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A great holiday package