Payroll Assistant (Contract)

Curo Resourcing Ltd.; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global enterprise is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their team in Hatfield. This role involves crucial payroll duties for over 4,300 employees, requiring a sound understanding of payroll legislation and advanced Excel skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and collaborate effectively within a small, dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous experience in Payroll within a large organisation.
• Fully conversant with up-to-date legislation regarding Income Tax, National Insurance, etc.
• Good level of Excel – i.e. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly payroll processing for over 4,300 employees.
• Handling payroll accounting, month-end reconciliation, and statutory payments.
• Liaising with 3rd parties for payroll reporting and payments.

Skills

Payroll Experience

Excel

Knowledge of Employment Law

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Global Enterprise client is looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant who has a positive ‘can-do’ and ‘hands-on’ approach to work. As the role will be working within a small team, the ability to take on responsibility and ownership, work under your own initiative and with others are critical attributes. You will be responsible for contributing to the monthly payroll operations which pays over 4,300 employees. Working knowledge of current legislation is necessary to be considered for this role.

Location: Hatfield

Responsibilities:

• One of a team of 4 with responsibility for monthly payroll processing.
• Assisting with payroll accounting for over 4,300 members of staff.
• Monthly reconciliation/checking of payroll.
• Manual calculations of statutory payments and net pay.
• Production of management information and reports, using Excel to an advanced level.
• Prioritise and action weekly/monthly tasks to meet SLA’s.
• Calculating and processing of starters and leavers/termination payments.
• Month end reconciliation and distribution.
• Maintaining and administering overtime and standby.
• Auto Enrolment processing and reconciliation for Pensions.
• Benefit administration and reporting.
• Liaising with 3rd Party’s, reporting and payments.
• Assisting with company fleet accounting and taxation.
• Knowledge of HMRC document processes: P45, starter checklist, P6, P60 etc.
• Dealing with employee salary and payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance to legislation and company policy for audit.
• Process CME/AOEs and Office of National Statistics forms in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of current RTI rules and requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable previous experience in Payroll within a large organisation.
• Fully conversant with up-to-date legislation regarding Income Tax, National Insurance, SMP/SSP/SAP/SPP/ShPP and Pensions auto enrolment.
• Company Fleet experience would be an advantage.
• Experience of year end HMRC processing – P11d, P60 etc.
• Good level of Excel – i.e. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables.
• General knowledge of Employment Law relating to payroll.
• SAP knowledge would be an advantage however not essential.

Soft Skills:

• Flexible approach and ability to work co-operatively within a newly created team environment.
• Should be a self-starter and be able to perform quality assurance and control to create technical deliverables that are error free / with minimal non-functional defects.
• Experience in operationally supporting large, complex technical environment.
• Methodical and structured in their approach to tasks.
• Capability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish/maintain relationships and interact with team members.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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