Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Part Time Payroll and Workplace Pensions Assistant to join our dynamic team. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support payroll processing, manage workplace pension schemes, and ensure compliance with financial and HR regulations. As a key contributor, you will help streamline payroll operations, maintain accurate records, and assist with benefits administration, all while gaining valuable experience in financial management within a vibrant organizational environment. The hourly rate is to be confirmed depending on experience.

Duties

Assist with processing payroll using systems to ensure timely and accurate salary payments Support the administration of workplace pension schemes, including data entry and compliance checks Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions, benefits enrollments, and pension contributions Reconcile accounts related to payroll and benefits, ensuring accuracy in general ledger entries and account balances Collaborate with the HR team to update employee information within HRIS (Human Resources Information System) platforms Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes linked to payroll expenses and benefit payments Support benefits administration activities including enrollment updates, documentation management, and compliance reporting Conduct routine account reconciliations, journal entries, and double-entry bookkeeping tasks to uphold financial integrity Help prepare reports on payroll costs, tax filings, and pension scheme participation for internal review

Experience

Previous experience working with payroll and pensions preferably in practice. Familiarity with accounting software for example sage. Basic understanding of corporate accounting principles including general ledger reconciliation, debits & credits, journal entries, and bookkeeping practices Knowledge of benefits administration processes and pension scheme regulations is a plus Strong data entry skills with high accuracy; proficiency in 10-key typing preferred Exposure to non-profit or governmental accounting practices is advantageous but not required Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data accurately and perform account reconciliation tasks Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams within human resources and finance functions
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallsend NE28 9NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

payroll and pensions: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person