Payroll Administrator

Agility Resoucing; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the North West seeks a tenacious Payroll Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role demands attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage payroll efficiently from start to finish. Offering attractive salary, holiday allowance, and benefits, this is an exceptional opportunity for experienced individuals looking to contribute to a lively work environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Attractive salary and holiday allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Managing contractor/sub-contractor payments.
• Handling P45s, P60s, P11Ds, tax implications, and government deductions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excel

Payroll knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

QBE or AAT qualifications

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has become available working for a large leading Distribution Company in the North West. The company is looking for an experienced, tenacious Payroll Assistant to join their busy, lively, friendly team on a full-time basis.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will have a keen eye for detail, plan your own workload, and demonstrate flexibility. This is a busy, fast-paced role working to strict deadlines. You should work well within a team and have the confidence to make decisions. Computer literacy and confident Excel skills are essential, along with the ability to process a large payroll from start to finish.

The ideal Payroll Assistant will have at least 3 years of experience and must hold QBE or AAT qualifications.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish, including leavers and holiday pay
• Managing contractor/sub-contractor payments
• Calculating payroll and generating payslips
• Checking payslips and running relevant reports
• Handling P45s, P60s, P11Ds, tax implications, and government deductions
• HMRC submissions and tax compliance
• Completing payroll journals and monthly reconciliations
• Providing cover for other payrolls as needed
• Preparing depot staff cost budgets annually
• Processing holiday forms and payroll amendments
• Scanning and attaching documents into the payroll system
• Assisting with pension processing for the group
• Answering phone queries related to wages

The person suitable for this role will:

• Possess payroll knowledge and proficiency in Word and Excel
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times
• Be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Work effectively under pressure using own initiative
• Be an excellent communicator with a good sense of humor—team fit is key!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant, offering great working hours, on-site parking, attractive salary and holiday allowance, and excellent benefits.

If you meet the requirements, please apply with an updated CV. If you do not receive a response within 5 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.