Payroll Processor

Armstrong Knight; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top accountancy practice near Cambridge is seeking an experienced Payroll Processor to manage payroll processing from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with software like Star and a strong understanding of PAYE. This role offers a relaxed environment and several benefits including life assurance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven skills and experience in computerised and manual client payroll processing.
• Demonstrated understanding of PAYE and payroll assignments.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve payroll issues.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll assignments from start to finish.
• Provide excellent customer service to maintain client relationships.
• Assist with payroll processing tasks and client queries.

Skills

Understanding of payroll software

Client payroll processing

Customer service skills

Tools

Star payroll software

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with a top 30 Accountancy practice who are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll processor to join their team near Cambridge. This role will offer you the opportunity to gain top 30 practice experience and experience dealing with larger payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of computerised and manual payroll processing assignments from start to finish on Star
• Provide excellent customer service, helping to develop and maintain client relationships and reinforce the premium payroll service we provide.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients
• Keep up to date and learn new skills as the client work demands
• Effectively manage own time on assignments
• Process Payroll End of Year Returns
• Assist with queries from clients and internally within the team, providing day to day support to Trainee Payroll Processors as required
• Reconcile and resolve any issues with reference to both the client and to colleagues
• Assist with payroll processing from other team members allocations

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a competent understanding of Star (and other payroll software) and the proven ability to develop that knowledge
• Proven skills and experience in computerised and manual client payroll processing
• Previous payroll software experience, preferably Star
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of PAYE
• Demonstrate a high standard of competence in processing basic payroll assignments
• Demonstrate a competent knowledge of the following: starters, leavers, RTI and EPS

Benefits

• A relaxed and professional environment
• 25 days' holiday depending on level of qualification (ability to purchase up to 5 extra days annually under our flexible benefits scheme)
• Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Retail Discounts as part of UK 200 Group

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today as opportunities in this company do not stay open for long.