Payroll Officer / Manager

1st Step Solutions are supporting a multi-disciplinary MEP contractor who has an opportunity for a Payroll Officer / Manager on a permanent basis based in Essex. Our client is a multi-disciplinary Mechanical and Electrical (MEP) contractor specialising in building services engineering across a variety of sectors, including data centres, commercial buildings, education, healthcare and other construction environments.They are looking to recruit an experienced and organised Payroll Officer / Payroll Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running and management of the company''s payroll function, including PAYE, CIS and subcontractor payments.The RoleThis is a key position within the finance team, responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all payroll activities, PAYE submissions, CIS returns and payments to employees and subcontractors.The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and CIS regulations, ideally with previous experience working within the construction or MEP industry.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and process weekly and monthly payrolls including CIS process for subcontractorsProcess new starters, leavers, salary changes and employee amendments.Calculate holiday pay, statutory sick pay, maternity pay and other statutory payments.Ensure PAYE, National Insurance and other statutory deductions are calculated correctly.Submit RTI reports to HMRC, including FPS and EPS submissions.Manage ..... full job details .....