Admin Assistant (Payroll)

Beaverbrooks; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned jewelry retailer in Lytham St Annes is seeking a proactive Admin Assistant to support their Payroll & Benefits Team. The role involves payroll processing, ensuring compliance, and performing analysis. The ideal candidate should have experience in payroll, strong decision-making skills, and excellent Excel capabilities. This permanent position offers a salary of £25,000 - £26,000 per annum with a range of benefits.

Benefits

28 days holidays including bank holidays

Contributory Pension & Life Assurance

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing scheme

Employee support via the Retail Trust

Charity support schemes

Office profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing.
• Strong decision-making skills are essential.
• Excellent data management and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing for over 1000 colleagues.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in payroll management.
• Record absences and perform calculations for payments.

Skills

Experience in payroll processing

Strong decision-making skills

Excellent Excel and data entry skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to prioritize and work independently or as part of a team

Adaptability to new software and processes

Knowledge of the National Living Wage

Ability to demonstrate the Beaverbrooks values

Job description

- Admin Assistant (Payroll)
- Permanent - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Office Based in Lytham St Annes
- £25,000 - £26,000 per annum, depending on experience

We are seeking a proactive Admin Assistant to join our busy Payroll & Benefits Team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys assisting with payroll processing, compliance, and analysis.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assisting with payroll processing for over 1000 colleagues, ensuring compliance and accuracy
2. Making well-informed decisions where necessary
3. Participating in reporting and analysis, including National Living Wage
4. Recording absences and calculations, including statutory payments and Bradford Factor (holidays, sickness, maternity, paternity)
5. Calculating timesheets
6. Processing attachment of earnings
7. Reviewing payroll emails and taking appropriate actions
8. Administering employee benefits such as pensions
9. Serving as a point of contact for payroll queries for colleagues and stakeholders
10. Performing general ad hoc duties to support the Payroll & Benefits department

About Beaverbrooks

Established in 1919, with 80 locations across the UK, including 57 stores and 23 brand boutiques (TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling, Tudor), plus 3 Loupe boutiques with Rolex showrooms.

We are a family business committed to enriching lives and making a positive impact on our community. Our values include integrity, valuing individuals, and delivering on promises.

Our awards include:

• Retail's 3rd Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 2024
• 3-star accreditation for 'World Class levels of Engagement' for 19 years - Best Companies 2024
• Employer of the Year 2024 - The UK Jewellery Awards

Amazing Benefits

We offer benefits such as:

• 28 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Colleague discounts for you and your family & friends
• Wellbeing scheme
• Employee & family support & counselling via the Retail Trust
• Charity support schemes
• Office profit share bonus

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills

• Ability to demonstrate the Beaverbrooks values
• Experience in payroll processing
• Knowledge of the National Living Wage
• Ability to prioritize and work independently or as part of a team
• Strong decision-making skills
• Adaptability to new software and processes
• Excellent Excel and data entry skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Desirable Skills

• Payroll experience in multisite or retail environments
• Experience with payroll system integration
• Managing benefits in kind through payrolling benefits
• Flexibility with policies and procedures

Beaverbrooks - the hallmark of amazing people