Job Description

The main purpose of the role is to support the Payroll Manager in undertaking the payroll administration ensuring 100% accuracy of all payroll records throughout the system. Creating & maintaining employees’ records, calculation of wages & salaries and applicable deductions based on employee attendance & timesheet records. Duties will include, but not limited to:

• To undertake payroll administration ensuring the correct application, accuracy and timescales are met for the payrolls.
• Calculation & payment of National Insurance, Income Tax, Pension, Attachment of Earnings Orders, SSP, SMP, Student Loans & Year End Returns in line with legislation.
• As directed to undertake payroll administration including new starter/leaver administration, overtime payments, travel and subsistence and other emoluments, variations to pay, absences, bonus calculations, allowances and any other payments relating contractual payments.
• Maintenance of the company’s time and attendance and payroll systems.
• Completion and maintenance of all relevant documents for payroll, accounting, and audit purposes.
• To ensure all payroll deductions are paid over accurately and on time
• Preparation of HMRC payments & pension documentation, SSP1, etc.
• Maintenance of fleet records
• Processing of expense payments
• Detecting & communicating anomalies
• Assist in system configuration
• To act as a point of contact for employees, dealing with a wide variety of queries, referring more complex queries to Payroll Manager
• To ensure that all correspondence and queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• To produce monthly reports as requested on staff data
• To ensure that all data is managed in accordance with statutory legislation and other guidance.
• Year-end returns
• Ad hoc duties as required by Payroll Manager

This search is not being limited to any industry. A can-do attitude, confidence with systems and a willingness to learn are key to this recruitment process.

• Previous experience of end to end payroll is essential
• Studying towards CIPP would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Experience of Sage would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail is essential
• You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and meet deadlines

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities