Payroll Assistant

Michael Page Finance; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Payroll Assistant in Sunderland to help keep payroll records accurate and up to date within the FMCG sector. You will work with the Accounting & Finance team to complete day-to-day payroll tasks during a temporary assignment.

Key responsibilities include maintaining employee records, processing payroll data on schedule, checking information before payment, answering routine payroll queries, resolving data discrepancies, and preparing payroll reports while

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining payroll records and employee information.
• Ability to process payroll data accurately and perform routine checks.
• Skill in identifying and resolving payroll data discrepancies.
• Experience handling routine payroll queries professionally.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing payroll documents.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll records and update employee information as required.
• Process payroll data in line with schedules and internal procedures.
• Check payroll information for accuracy before submission for payment.
• Respond to routine payroll queries and provide clear information to employees.
• Work withAccounting & Finance to resolve data discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll documents and reports for internal use.
• Keep payroll files organized and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll records

Data processing

Discrepancy resolution

Payroll queries

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Job description

As a Payroll Assistant in Sunderland, you will help keep payroll records accurate and up to date within the FMCG sector. You will work closely with the Accounting & Finance department to ensure day-to-day payroll tasks are completed smoothly during this temporary assignment.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the FMCG sector in Sunderland.

Description

• Maintain accurate payroll records and update employee information when required.
• Process payroll data in line with agreed schedules and internal procedures.
• Check payroll information for accuracy before it is submitted for payment.
• Respond to routine payroll queries and provide clear information to employees.
• Work with the Accounting & Finance department to resolve data discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll documents and reports for internal use.
• Keep payroll files organised and maintain confidentiality when handling employee data.

Profile

A successful 'Payroll Assistant' should have:

• Experience of maintaining accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Confidence processing payroll data and completing routine checks.
• Ability to identify and resolve payroll data discrepancies.
• Experience handling payroll queries in a clear and professional way.
• Good attention to detail when preparing payroll documents and reports.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care.

Job Offer

• Temporary Payroll Assistant contract based in Sunderland.
• 30-33k FTE.
• Work within the Accounting & Finance department in the FMCG sector.