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Payroll Officer

Rec Financial

Leicester

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 28,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in Leicester is seeking a Temporary Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processes within its finance team. This full-time, hybrid position involves processing payroll, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting employee benefits administration. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking on site

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar Payroll role is an advantage.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Self-disciplined with good time management.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the complete payroll lifecycle.
  • Processing multiple payrolls and pension submissions.
  • Resolving payroll discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail
Time management
Team player
IT skills

Tools

Excel
Sage Payroll

Job description

RECfinancial is currently seeking a Temporary Payroll Clerk to join a well-established UK-based organisation in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and empowering finance team within a company that genuinely values its employees.

In this full-time, hybrid role (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week), the Temporary Payroll Clerk will be crucial in supporting the finance function and ensuring the smooth operation of daily payroll activities.

This role is commutable from all over Leicester, Leicestershire.

Main role of Payroll Clerk

The Payroll Officer will manage the complete payroll lifecycle, offering support to the HR & Payroll Assistant and the wider team. This diverse and demanding role promises to be fulfilling for the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Clerk

  • Processing multiple payrolls and pension submissions for a varied team.
  • Accurate calculation of all pay calculations and deductions.
  • Ensuring Year-End procedures are run accurately and on time.
  • Responsible for the uploading of BACS payments in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing the posting of monthly payroll journals.
  • Resolving any payroll issues, resolving discrepancies and implementing solutions whenever possible.
  • Submitting accurate HMRC returns
  • Staying up to date with all legislative updates
  • Completing weekly Payroll reporting and analysis
  • Administration of any employee benefits i.e. pensions and life assurance.
  • Supporting and reporting on the administration of pension contributions and auto-enrolment
  • Plus ad hoc Finance duties.

Skills and experience:

  • Experience in a similar level Payroll role is an advantage.
  • Willingness to learn
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Self–disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
  • Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel, Sage Payroll or similar systems

In return our clients offer an opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic working environment within a large finance team.

On offer is the following:

  • £26000 - £28000 - depending on experience
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday, plus BH
  • Free Parking On site

If you are interested in the Payroll Clerk for further information on this new opportunity, please contact Tracey at: Tracey@RECfinancial.co.uk or call on, 0116 3501547

073987 16656.

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