Job Description

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

The Role :

Reporting to the Financial Controller, we are currently looking for someone to come and join our Bridge of Allan site as a Payroll Administrator.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the collation of information, calculation and payment of all weekly paid staff


Making sure payment details are correct and submitted and paid on time each week


Responsible for liaising with Head office on salaried wage information by the deadline each month


Calculating correct amounts to pay, any deductions, overtime, allowances for employees etc


Manually adjusting SMP, SSP, pay-rates and other miscellaneous adjustments


Running the time and attendance report weekly to produce hours for hourly paid employees and enter them into the payroll system.


Prepare for BACS transmission for submission by Financial Accountant


Produce weekly payroll reporting for management accounts.


Deal with all sundry payroll matters - P45, Government Statistics, employee letters and insurance claims, bank account changes etc.


Maintain holiday pay accrual for accounts.


Maintain payroll reports required for reconciliation for year-end audits, ethical audits and financial audits.


Process holiday payments as per weekly holiday system report


Generate and run weekly reports for payroll as and when required


Deal with general queries from members of staff and sort out issues in a timely manner


Manage the payroll system, ensuring starters and leavers are processed and removed, creating accurate information.


Checking and logging working time regulation breaches every week


Complete weekly blue book reports to Head Office


Collaborate with HR to ensure all pay information is received and correct


General Administration required for payroll and HR


Remain confidential around sensitive data at all times


Any other duties as required

Knowledge & Experience :

Previous Payroll experience essential


Full Microsoft Word & advanced Excel understanding


Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work under pressure


Excellent Attention to detail


Good at problem solving and thinking logically


Good system knowledge


Able to use own initiative


Respectful of confidential information


Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with conflict/pressurised situations

Benefits of working at ABP:

Permanent, Full Time Contracts of Employment


Employee Assistance Programmes


21 days paid holiday per year plus 8 public holidays a year


Life Assurance scheme


Refer a friend scheme


Loyalty Reward Scheme


Employee Forum to discuss site updates and make suggestions


Mental Health first aiders on site


Employee spotlight awards monthly


Subsidised canteen facilities


Free Car Parking


Auto enrol pension scheme


Cycle to Work Scheme


Online benefits portal


Specsavers vouchers available if glasses needed for use in work


Training and development opportunities


Free advice on employment matters, pensions and health and safety