Job Description

Overview

A Senior Payroll Assistant is responsible for assisting the Accounts and Payroll Team Leader in running an effective payroll service, with tasks including maintaining and inputting payroll information into the system, processing and calculating weekly payroll data, overseeing any queries or complaints, reconciliations, training support and to perform general payroll and finance related duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in running and overseeing an efficient and effective payroll service Oversee the 'Payroll Mailbox' and allocation of Team duties from within this Monitor, record, and provide resolution to queries from internal and external customers in a timely manner Assist and advise on process enhancements Advise employees, contractors and managers on payroll issues Oversee any salary deductions or adjustments ensuring statutory requirements and company policies are adhered to Oversee Annual Leave calculations Process and monitor all staffing changes including starters, leavers and other amendments to salaries in compliance with payroll policy and statutory requirements and oversee staff leaver calculations Check, calculate and input weekly and monthly payrolls, including contractor and employee Process weekly and monthly payments when required, including contractor and employee Check, produce and send weekly invoices Undertaking week-end roll-over processes and reconciliation when required Carry out imports into Sage (Invoice and Contractor Imports) Process relevant HMRC forms including P45, P60 etc Prepare information to assist in the provision of information to external agencies as required Undertaking training support for Trainee and Payroll Assistant role Provide payroll advice and information Maintain all files and update information as required Have a good understanding of system requirements Carry out routine administrative/clerical duties as required Other duties as directed by Line Manager

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience working within a payroll or finance environment Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel High level of numeracy and ability to deal accurately with calculations of a complex nature Ability to convey information accurately, clearly and simply in a manner easily understood Ability to pay attention to details and be accurate Ability to organise, schedule and adapt work tasks to meet conflicting deadlines and respond to changing situations Ability to extract information accurately Ability to organise and prioritise own work Effective communication skills

Desirable:

Experience using Sage Payroll and Sage Accounts would be an advantage, although training will be given Experience using Merit payroll software would be an advantage, although training will be given

Qualifications:

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person