Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant - Part Time, Remote

We are looking to recruit a part time Payroll Assistant to process our monthly payroll which includes approximately 50 permanent salaried staff and between 450 and 750 zero hours/casual workers paid by the hour. The role is offered on an initial 6 month basis with the potential to move to permanent.

Our payroll is run on a monthly basis paid on 17th of each month (or the last working day prior). This role would initially require 8 days per month on a flexible basis to fit with business need, this will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process input data for the salaried and zero hours/casual staff ensuring individuals are paid accurately within the required timescales
• Import New Starters and process leavers including P45 production each month
• Work closely with the HR & Payroll Manager and HR Administrator to address any discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure the payroll system (SAGE Payroll) is maintained with accurate and timely application of all tax code updates, National Insurance rate changes, hourly rate/salary increases, Statutory payments, enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and sickness payments, auto enrolment and private pension updates
• Provide the HR & Payroll Manager with accurate reports to enable checking prior to submitting the monthly payments
• Prepare and process BACS payments as well as filing of EPS and FPS returns
• Preparation and submission of year end returns for online filing to include production of P60s
• Supporting the HR & Payroll Manager with annual P11D data gathering and document production

Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience using SAGE Payroll or similar software
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel (use of pivot tables and vlookup functionality)
• An understanding of payroll legislation to ensure compliance in all processes
• Knowledge and experience of producing statutory payroll documents including P45, P60, P11D etc
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
• An understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information/data and the legal requirements of the Data Protection Act/GDPR and Freedom of Information Act
• Good organisational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Self motivated and able to work on your own initiative and to high standards
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Candidates should submit their CV in the first instance.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Remote