Payroll Assistant

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment Plc is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the delivery, control and financial accounting of payroll activity across multiple jurisdictions. The role is based in Bristol with onsite work three days a week and involves payroll operations, payroll accounting, compliance and colleague support.

The position covers processing monthly payroll for around 2,000 employees, handling changes, preparing payroll controls and journals, and responding to payroll queries.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely delivery of a monthly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees.
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, family leave, sickness absence and employee benefits.
• Review monthly payroll activity and provide clear explanations for changes in employee pay.
• Produce payroll controls and supporting documentation for management approval.
• Respond to payroll related colleague queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage payroll tax activities, including taxable benefits and PAYE Settlement Agreement requirements.
• Calculate payroll adjustments relating to employee share option exercises.
• Prepare and post payroll related accounting journals and reconciliations.
• Support the accurate accounting of payroll costs, liabilities and provisions.
• Maintain payroll procedures, controls and process documentation.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll systems.

Job description

Payroll Assistant

• Rate; Up to £250 (via umbrella/inside IR35)
• Location; Bristol (3x weekly onsite)
• Duration; 6 month initial contract

We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to support the delivery, control and financial accounting of payroll activity across multiple jurisdictions. This is a varied role that combines payroll operations, payroll accounting, compliance and colleague support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely delivery of a monthly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees.
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, family leave, sickness absence and employee benefits.
• Review monthly payroll activity and provide clear explanations for changes in employee pay.
• Produce payroll controls and supporting documentation for management approval.
• Respond to payroll related colleague queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage payroll tax activities, including taxable benefits and PAYE Settlement Agreement requirements.
• Calculate payroll adjustments relating to employee share option exercises.
• Prepare and post payroll related accounting journals and reconciliations.
• Support the accurate accounting of payroll costs, liabilities and provisions.
• Maintain payroll procedures, controls and process documentation.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll systems.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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