Payroll Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Northam; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Payroll Assistant to join their team in Bideford. This permanent, full-time role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to tasks. With flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment while advancing your career in payroll management.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Increasing leave to 25 days after 3 years

Death in service cover

Access to health schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Client and staff commission schemes

Pension contributions starting at 3%

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• CIPP qualification preferred; experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll from end to end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Address employee pay-related concerns and provide payroll information.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPP Qualification

Experience in Payroll

Tools

Brightpay

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our clients' team on a permanent full-time basis. You will be based at the Bideford offices, supporting all the other branches across the South West.

Payroll Assistant Main Duties

1. Process payroll from end to end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
2. Collect, compile, and enter payroll data using appropriate software.
3. Calculate and post payroll deductions.
4. Reconcile employee deductions.
5. Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors.
6. Update payroll records with changes such as auto-enrolment pension, loan payments, and salary increases.
7. Process new employees, terminations, and transfers.
8. Calculate holiday entitlement.
9. Prepare and print payroll reports including earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax, National Insurance, auto-enrolment pension, and holiday.
10. Address employee pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information.
11. Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive payroll records.
12. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and guidelines.
13. Assist with general office administration duties as needed.

Attributes, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

1. Experience in payroll processing.
2. CIPP qualification preferred but not essential; qualified by experience will also be considered.
3. Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Brightpay, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
4. Experience in a practice-based environment is a plus but not mandatory.
5. Analytical, methodical, and numerically proficient.
6. Positive attitude, friendly, and personable.
7. Resilient, able to multi-task, and work independently and flexibly.
8. Organized, conscientious, and proactive.
9. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
10. Professional and team-oriented approach.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
12. Quick learner of new IT skills.
13. Availability for 36.25 hours/week or part-time options.
14. Flexible/hybrid or office working arrangements.
15. Salary review annually.
16. Benefits include 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 3 years, death in service cover, access to health schemes, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits, client and staff commission schemes, and pension contributions starting at 3% and rising to 4% (matched up to 6%) after 4 years.

Application Process

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As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.