Payroll Assistant

Caterham Cars Ltd

The Company

Caterham Cars is the one of the UK’s most successful sports car manufacturers and has been selling the Seven since 1973. Over the decades, Caterham have continued to refine and enhance the design, whilst always respecting the brilliance of Colin Chapman’s original lightweight formula.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an iconic British motor company that is both manufacturer, and also a world leader in amateur motorsport racing. With occupation of a new factory scheduled for April 2024, new EV models planned, and with the long term investment backing of the parent company and their desire for significant growth, this is an exciting time to join one the most well-loved niche car brands in the world.

The Role

We are recruiting for a part-time Payroll Assistant for approx. 21hrs a week over 3 days. Flexible hours will be considered between office based and hybrid organized with the Payroll Manager after completion of probation. The role will be based in our new building in Dartford near to the M25 which we are due to move in to at the beginning of April 2024. It is going to be a very exciting time for the business.

The right candidate will be someone who is very enthusiastic, willing to learn, show initiative and have strong organizational skills. They will support and report to the Payroll Manager.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Track and record Employee’s:

o Time Keeping (Lateness/making up time)

o Sickness

o Annual Leave

o Overtime

• Expenses
• Admin and Preparation of Payroll via Sage 50 Payroll
• Create & post Payroll Journal

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have some office experience (although not essential)

The following skills will be required:

Þ Must be confidential at all times

Þ Have the ability to manage your own workload

Þ Work towards deadlines

Þ Work without direct Supervision

Þ Strong desire to learn

Þ Be able to communicate to all staff in a friendly & professional manner

Þ Good excel skills

Þ Sage 50 Payroll experience (preferable but not essential)

Remuneration

A competitive salary pro-rota based on experience. Once probationary period is completed there will be a range of benefits such as eligibility to join the company pension scheme, staff purchase discounts.