Payroll Administrator

Michael Page; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Maidstone to help process the monthly payrolls and support the day-to-day smooth running of the Payroll department.

You should demonstrate thorough understanding of PAYE and other payroll related matters, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

The role focuses on accuracy, data handling, preparing reports for clients, and ensuring timely payments including PAYE, pensions and court orders.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within the media and agency sector or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legislation.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Good communication skills to address employee queries effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing monthly payrolls from data collection to payment and reconciliation.
• Ensure the department runs efficiently and meets deadlines.
• Run monthly payrolls within set deadlines.
• Provide reports and data as required by clients.
• Process payrolls in line with PAYE and related legislation.
• Produce reports and spreadsheets using the payroll system.
• Ensure payments for PAYE, pensions, and court orders are made on time.
• Post and reconcile cashbook to the payroll.
• Respond to employee queries promptly.
• Handle payments to third parties and flexible duties.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Payroll Administrator's role is to help process the various Monthly payrolls and ensure the day to day smooth running of the Payroll department. They should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of PAYE and other payroll related matters. Being able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines is also an essential quality

Client Details

A successful and well established organisation who operate on an international basis

Description

• As Payroll Administrator you will be responsible for helping process the various monthly payrolls from data collection, through processing to payment and reconciliation.
• Help to ensure an efficient and smooth running department.
• Run the various monthly payrolls within the set deadlines.
• Ensure client satisfaction by providing reports and other data as per their requirements.
• Process the payrolls on time and accurately.
• Process the payrolls in accordance with PAYE and any other payroll related legislation.
• Produce reports and spreadsheets using the payroll system.
• Ensure payment of PAYE, court order and pension deductions are made on time to third parties.
• Post and reconcile the cashbook back to the payroll.
• Respond to any employee queries in a quick and courteous manner
• They will be responsible for posting payments and receipts on to the cashbook and reconciling back to the payroll.
• Deal with clients and their employees queries.
• Processing additional payments such as advances against salary and payment to third parties. Be required to be flexible both in your hours of work and duties/areas of responsibility.

Profile

A successful Payroll Administrator should have:

• Experience in payroll processing within the media and agency sector or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legislation.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Good communication skills to address employee queries effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

Job Offer

• Permanent role with a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work within the media and agency industry.

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Desired Skills and Experience

• Accounting and Finance - Commerce and Industry - Payroll