Payroll Assistant (Temp)

Bluetownonline Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group in the UK is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the payroll team in Heage, Derbyshire. Responsibilities include assisting with payroll, managing pension and benefits administration, and maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and private health insurance are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Eye care voucher scheme

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration is preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft tools is essential.
• Strong organisational and mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll team with monthly payroll processing.
• Manage pension and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with pension contributions.

Skills

Previous payroll administration experience

Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong organisational skills

High level of accuracy

Honesty and trustworthiness

Confidentiality and GDPR compliance

Strong mathematical skills

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Assistant

Location: Heage, Derbyshire

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: This is a full time, temporary role, with immediate start. Ideally 37 hours per week Mon-Fri, but we will consider shorter hours, please state this within your application.

About Bowmer + Kirkland:

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Payroll Assistant to support our busy Payroll Team, based at our Head Office in Heage, Derbyshire.

Role duties:

• Assist payroll team with monthly payroll
• Workplace pension and benefits administration
• Pension contribution submissions and enrolment compliance
• Administration of medical scheme
• Maintain company car database for tax purposes
• Assist with production of P11Ds
• Maintain relationship with brokers and providers

Key skills and experience desired:

• Previous payroll administration experience preferred
• Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have strong organisational skills
• Work to a high level of accuracy with a keen attention to detail
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Can comfortably handle confidential information and adhere to GDPR legislation
• Have strong mathematical skills

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

We are also signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Payroll Administrator, Human Resources Assistant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Admin, Payroll Benefits Administrator, Payroll Accountant, Human Resources Payroll Administrator, may also be considered for this role.