Payroll Administrator

Acorn Mobility Services Ltd; Steeton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Induction and Training Programme

Life Insurance Cover

Pension Provision

In-house Canteen

Job summary

Acorn Stairlifts UK is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our Steeton, West Yorkshire head office. You will process weekly and monthly payrolls, handle pay adjustments, and manage leaver paperwork, while supporting pension-related tasks.

Strong Word/Excel skills and attention to detail are essential to succeed in a busy payroll team. The role requires ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prior payroll or finance experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Word and Excel is essential.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in payroll processing or a finance/accounts environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and efficiently.
• Calculate pay adjustments including pro-rating holiday entitlements and unpaid absences.
• Issue P45s to leavers and answer final-pay inquiries.
• Ensure payroll reports and paperwork are filed accurately and on time.
• Organize and file leaver documentation for quick retrieval.
• Respond promptly to payroll queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with pension renewal processes with employees and providers.
• Conduct annual pensioner audits and follow up on responses.
• Support Payroll Manager with monthly payments and quarterly/annual returns.
• Process pension contributions and remit payments to providers.

Skills

Word

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Acorn Stairlifts UK

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Payroll Administrator at our head office in Steeton, West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for processing payrolls, handling pay adjustments, managing leaver paperwork, and assisting with pension-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

• Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
• Unity Working together as one team
• Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
• Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
• Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

We Recognise Your Efforts

Acorn Achievers: Monthly awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.

Recommend a Friend: Earn up to £100 if your referral joins Acorn.

All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proficiency in Word and Excel is essential.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in payroll processing or a finance/accounts environment is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and efficiently.
• Calculate pay adjustments as needed, such as pay reviews, pro-rating holiday entitlements, and managing unpaid absences.
• Issue P45s to leavers and address employee inquiries regarding final pay.
• Ensure payroll reports and paperwork are filed accurately and on time, making them easily accessible when needed.
• Organize and file leaver documentation efficiently for quick retrieval.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external payroll queries, ensuring they are resolved effectively.
• Assist with the pension renewal process, collaborating with employees and external providers for pension clinics.
• Conduct annual pensioner audits and follow up on any outstanding responses.
• Support the Payroll Manager with tasks like monthly payments and quarterly/annual returns when required.
• Process pension contributions and remit payments to providers.

Salary Package

• Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
• Free Parking
• Induction and Training Programme
• In-house Canteen
• Life Insurance Cover
• On-going Coaching and Development
• Pension Provision

About the Human Resources Department

The Human Resources team helps the business achieve its goals by supporting managers and employees in all aspects of the employee life cycle. HR activities include recruitment and selection, integrating new employees, organizational development, pay and benefits, performance management and development, reward and recognition, internal communications, employee relations and employee wellbeing.

Working with Acorn Stairlifts

Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.