Payroll Assistant

Venn Group are currently working with one of our valued public sector clients to source a meticulous and thorough Payroll Assistant for an exciting new interim assignment.

The organisation in question is based in Hertfordshire and is paying £19.05 per hour inc. holiday pay, for six months, and offers hybrid working.

The position involves the following:

1. Processing the periodic payroll for employees and assisting the Payroll Manager in other duties related to the running of the payroll function for the organisation and external clients
2. Processing all new starters and leavers, handling reference requests, preparing leaver letters, and managing holiday payments
3. Creating and maintaining employee personnel files, ensuring proper archiving of leavers’ information, and adhering to the Data Protection Act guidelines
4. Establishing and updating folders for employee benefit information, as well as maintaining a monthly payroll file for new starters, leavers, and changes
5. Entering relevant information into the payroll system and verifying its accuracy
6. Performing payroll calculations and ensuring individual payments are correct
7. Instructing BACS to make payments on the correct pay date and coordinating the distribution of pay slips
8. Reconciling the payroll with the annual accounts (Red Book) and the Financial Information Systems
9. Handling inquiries from all staff members regarding pay-related matters
10. Recording details of allowances claimed by Councillors in the Ledger manually and documenting the number of attendances claimed

Skills and qualifications needed:
Education: Must have at least a GCSE or equivalent level of education, including proficiency in English/Maths
Certifications: Possession of a Payroll Alliance Certificate, IPPM Diploma, or equivalent qualifications
Experience: Demonstrated 1 to 2 years of experience in payroll-related tasks
Legislation Awareness: Understanding of payroll-related legislation, tax regulations and taxable benefits
Financial Expertise: Knowledge of income tax, National Insurance, sickness entitlements, and Superannuation
Confidentiality: Appreciation of the importance of maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using various software tools for data handling and transmission
Personal skills: Must be able to effectively work with a team, communicate well, be adaptable and diligent, and have a positive attitude

If you have experience of this nature in the public sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV below.