Job Description

Payroll Administrator

Our global client based in Hoddesdon is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This is a contract role which has initially been signed off until end of August 2020 with a possible extension. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. This position is paying an hourly rate of £15.00 - £26.00 per hour depending on experience.

The primary responsibility of a Payroll Administrator is to have a keen understanding of all accounting practices that are necessary for this administrative position. A Payroll Administrator compiles accurate records of timesheets within a software system, computes earnings and withholds mandatory amounts such as taxes or benefits. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Process accurately and timely monthly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees by:

- Checking data on HtR interface on a daily basis

- Processing all starter/leavers information not on HtR interface

- Inputting ad hoc manual pay instructions

- Processing statutory and contractual Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

- Processing statutory and contractual sick pay including PHI

- Monitoring tax code and flexible benefit interface, checking any changes

- Assisting Assistant Payroll Manager with the processing of In/Ex Pat pay

· Ensure the accurate and timely processing of car and fuel benefits including P46(car) and P11d submissions and assist with the collation of PSA information

· Maintaining employee personal data on the P11d system

· Preparation of payroll remittances for payment to third parties

· Preparation of payroll related journals and assisting Assistant Payroll Manager with the reconciling of payroll related control accounts

· Completing tax forms (P45)

· Creating and running of electronic payroll output reports (payroll and P11d) for financial planning

· Creating, running and submission of electronic pension reports for all pension providers, on a monthly basis

· Dealing with other ad hoc correspondence/queries, both written and by telephone

Qualifications:

· Data privacy and digital security awareness

· Integrity and understanding of confidentiality

· Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

· Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel, Word and Outlook

· Sound knowledge of accounting basics

· Good time management and ability to meet strict deadlines

· Organised and methodical approach, with logical thinking and problem-solving abilities

· A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Ability to use own initiative

· Good communication skills, both written and oral

· Ability to work well within a team

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £15.00 to £26.00 /year

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Data privacy and digital security awareness • Integrity and understanding of confidentiality • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills • Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel, Word and Outlook • Sound knowledge of accounting basics • Good time management and ability to meet strict deadlines • Organised and methodical approach, with logical thinking and problem-solving abilities • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to use own initiative • Good communication skills, both written and oral • Ability to work well within a team