Payroll Assistant

RK Accountancy; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their small, dynamic team. This role offers the chance to develop payroll skills while managing multiple payrolls and provides opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of payroll experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality is critical.

Responsibilities

• Process holiday requests and manage sickness absence.
• Input new starters and leavers into payroll system.
• Reconciliation of payrolls and produce monthly reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Payroll Assistant

We are seeking a motivated individual eager to develop their payroll skills within a friendly, small team. You will work alongside the Payroll Supervisor and a Payroll Officer, managing 3 weekly payrolls and 1 monthly payroll, with potential for progression to Payroll Officer.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing holiday requests
• Managing sickness absence
• Generating monthly reports such as employee movements, starters, and leavers
• Inputting new starters and leavers into the payroll system
• Inputting timesheets for weekly and monthly payrolls
• Reconciliation of payrolls
• Assisting with annual salary reviews
• Processing sickness and statutory payments
• Wage reconciliations for payroll and accounts
• Processing commissions, bonuses, overtime, and expenses
• Maintaining payroll documentation and reports
• Updating Standard Operating Procedures
• Distributing payslips
• Supporting Fleet Manager with administrative tasks

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of payroll experience
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Team-oriented mindset

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration to [e-mail] or contact us at 07738 183 859.

With over 26 years of local recruitment experience, we work closely with clients and candidates to understand their needs. If this role isn't suitable but you're exploring new opportunities, contact us for a confidential discussion about future roles.

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