Payroll Assistant

Haunted Times Entertainment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Payroll Assistant to handle payroll processing, manage employee queries, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience and effective communication skills to provide excellent customer service. This permanent position is full-time with a competitive salary of approximately £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience essential.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure required.
• Experience with payroll systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely.
• Manage payroll-related queries from employees.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.

Skills

Previous Payroll Experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage own time effectively

Professional & confident approach to work

Strong customer service

Job description

The Payroll Assistant plays a vital role in processing accurate and timely payroll, supporting employees with payroll-related queries, and ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension regulations. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, they uphold confidentiality while delivering efficient payroll services for B&M Care.

Rate of Pay: C. £30,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37.5 hours

Location: Hemel Hempstead - Head Office

Accountable to: The Directors of B&M Care

Report to: Payroll Manager

Main Responsibility: To maintain accurate and timely payroll processing for B&M Care, with a methodical and careful approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Export and import hours worked from Planday, our staff rota software and run and manage multiple 4 weekly payrolls, including BACS payment submissions and Real time information submissions to HMRC.
• Enter confidential data into payroll and administrative databases and software programmes. Manage all aspects of Payroll, from initial input of new employees, maintaining up to date personal information, making statutory payments within the latest legislation, to updating leavers and issuing P45's.
• Keep accurate, up to date employee records, payroll documentation and transactions. Including management of Attachment of earnings and sending relevant payments.
• Act as the first line of support for payroll-related enquiries.
• Manage tax code changes and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Address payroll-related enquiries and resolve queries efficiently.
• Perform account balance and payroll reconciliations where applicable.
• Prepare and process both web and paper payslips and manage deposits where applicable.
• Ensure relevant payroll reports are created and saved as they are required.
• Manage employees' pension contributions, postponements, auto enrolments, opt outs and refunds.
• Assist the payroll manager with all year end procedures and the clearing down of each company's payroll.
• Keep up to date with regulations and legislations that affect payroll. Including statutory leave and payments and national minimum wage.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience

• Previous Payroll Experience
• Professional & confident approach to work.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and to multitask.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to provide strong customer service.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.

Desirable

• A desire to develop within the role.