Payroll Administrator

Acorn Stairlifts UK; Steeton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Acorn Achievers: £100 vouchers

Recommend a Friend: £100 referral

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Job summary

Acorn Stairlifts UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator for the head office in Steeton, West Yorkshire. You will handle weekly and monthly payroll processing, pension tasks, leaver documentation, and payroll inquiries, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

The role offers full-time, permanent employment with 30–37.5 hour weeks and 28 days of holiday per year. You will support the Payroll Manager and collaborate with internal teams on pension renewals and annual

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing or a finance/accounts environment is desirable.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and efficiently.
• Calculate pay adjustments such as pay reviews and pro-rating holidays.
• Issue P45s to leavers and address final pay inquiries.
• File payroll reports and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Organize and file leaver documentation for quick retrieval.
• Respond promptly to internal and external payroll queries.
• Assist with the pension renewal process and liaise with providers.
• Conduct annual pensioner audits and follow up on responses.
• Support Payroll Manager with monthly payments and returns.

Skills

Word

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Job description

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.

Type of contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year (including bank holidays)

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Skills and Experience:

• 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.

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.

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