Payroll Assistant

Vantis Software; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Skelmersdale seeks a Payroll Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Responsibilities include processing timesheets, preparing payroll, and supporting the payroll manager. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel. The role offers a salary up to £26,500, a discretionary bonus, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

15% discretionary bonus scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a payroll assistant or similar role preferred.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Collate and process timesheets into accounting software.
• Process data/prepare payroll in the payroll module.
• Support payroll manager with various payroll information tasks.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Good numerical and analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Job description

AIS are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our team in Skelmersdale on a full time and permanent contract.

What Will You Do As Our Payroll Assistant

• Collate and process timesheets into accounting software
• Input payable hours (uplifts and overtime) based on hours worked, and contract entitlements into Excel.
• Process data/prepare payroll in the payroll module.
• Support payroll manager as required with preparing/collating payroll information for the group's foreign subsidiary’s
• Support payroll manager as required with preparing payroll tax information/payments for the group.
• Support payroll manager as required with pension and auto enrolment administration.
• Support payroll manager as required with shadow payroll administration.

What Are We Looking For In Our Payroll Assistant

• Strong organisational skills
• This is a dynamic role with shifting priorities so we are looking for someone who can stay calm, organised and focused during busy periods
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, particularly with Excel (small excel test may be required upon interview)
• Good numerical and analytical thinking
• Comfortable working without constant supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Have experience working in a payroll assistant or similar role, however full training will be provided

What Are The Benefits Of Being Our Payroll Assistant

• Salary up to £26,500 per annum dependant on experience
• 15% discretionary bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Automatic enrolment into group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance of 4 x annual salary
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme including 24/7 GP, unlimited mental heath support and legal consultations
• Access to leisure benefits including a cycle to work scheme