Payroll Assistant

24-7 Group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata + bank-h

Job summary

24-7 Group is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our busy payroll team in Northwich. You will process end-to-end monthly and weekly payrolls for over 330 employees, maintain accuracy, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations including RTI submissions.

You'll be the first point of contact for employee pay queries, collate benefits data, and support year-end tasks such as P60s. The role offers a supportive environment with 25 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple payroll tasks.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication with employees and other departments.
• Problem-solving to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update employee data, timesheets, and payroll information.
• Calculate gross pay, overtime, deductions, and process statutory payments.
• Process new starters, leavers, and changes to records while maintaining accuracy.
• Respond to payroll and benefits questions from employees and third parties.
• Reconcile payroll data, prepare journals, and create reports.
• Ensure RTI submissions comply with HMRC rules.
• Assist with year-end procedures and issuing P60s.
• Collate benefits data including company vehicles and healthcare for P11Ds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Discretion & confidentiality

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Reporting To: Payroll & HR Manager

About Us

We are a fast-growing national engineering and facilities management Group. We pride ourselves on an inclusive workplace which is based on our core foundations of Credibility, Capability and Culture.

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Assistant to join our busy team. You will help process accurate, end-to-end monthly and weekly payrolls for over 330 employees, ensure strict compliance with statutory regulations, and act as the first point of contact for employee pay queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Entry: Enter and update employee data, timesheets, and other information into the payroll system.
• Payroll Processing: Calculate gross pay, overtime, deductions (such as tax, National Insurance, and pensions), and process statutory payments.
• Employee Records: Process new starters, leavers, and changes to employee records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Queries: Respond to employees' payroll and benefits-related questions and provide information to relevant third parties.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile payroll information, prepare payroll journals, and create reports.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with employment laws and HMRC regulations by processing Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions.
• Year-End Processing: Assist with end-of-year procedures, such as processing and issuing P60s
• Benefits: collating benefits data, including company vehicles and healthcare, to include the calculation of and production of P11Ds

What We Are Looking For

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is critical for correct calculations and data entry.
• Organisation: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines is essential.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Handling sensitive employee information requires discretion and a high level of confidentiality.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll software, and Microsoft excel
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills are needed to communicate effectively with employees and other departments.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to identify and resolve errors or discrepancies in payroll data.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays