Careers

Description of the role

To work along with the payroll team leader and the client in processing the payroll/BACS for the client and handling queries from client.

Roles and Responsibilities includes but not limited:

• Process payrolls accurately and timely as per timesheets / instructions received from clients
• Prepare excel timesheets, gross pay calculation, holiday statements and maintain BACS payment schedules
• Ensure pay rate changes, loan and statutory deductions are done accurately and promptly
• Apply current HMRC’s rules and follow the procedures set up at each and every step of the payroll process
• Ensure clients’ deadlines are always met
• Respond to clients’ payroll inquiries timely
• Ensure confidentiality and high level of professionalism while dealing with employees’ sensitive and personal information
• Attend phone calls and carry out general administrative duties
• Visit new and existing clients to set up, review the payroll procedures, maintain service levels and good relationship
• Provide wage cost information and journals to clients and our accounting team regularly
• Ensure auto enrolment assessment is carried out accurately, update opt-outs and process pension refunds
• Filing RTI returns and uploading pension files
• Reconcile net wages, PAYE with HMRC and ensure PAYE and other statutory payments by the due dates
• Working knowledge of Tronc scheme is advantageous
• Train junior colleagues and work as a team
• Checking/Updating BACS validations and preparing BACS payments, reconciliation and reports

Experience

Prior experience in similar role. At least 2 to 4 years as a Payroll Assistant or similar; Self-motivated; Good Communication skills; Team player; ability to work under pressure

Key skills

• GCSE or A levels and payroll professional qualification
• Knowledge of Earnie (Iris) or STAR payroll software
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation
• Self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Team player & Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

Package

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme