Senior Payroll Assistant

The Senior Payroll Assistant will provide essential support to the Accounting & Finance department in an industrial / manufacturing company located in Rochester. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and an ability to handle confidential information.

Client Details

This organisation is a large, established entity within the industrial / manufacturing sector. With a team of over 500 employees, the company is committed to providing its customers with high quality products and services. The company operates from Rochester but has a nationwide reach.

Description

• Managing the full cycle of payroll processing for 400 staff
• Ensuring payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering employee payroll queries.
• Preparing payroll reports for management.
• Assisting with financial audits related to payroll.
• Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting.

• Managing the calculation of overtime and time-sheet reconciliation

• Ensuring the end to end processing of selected weekly and monthly payrolls is completed
• On-going maintenance of payroll system and leave planning system
• Updating and maintaining payroll records
• Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries
• Maintaining leave, sickness and overtime reports
• Interpreting awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime, shift allowances etc.
• Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting
• Calculation and payment of termination payments
• Updating Payroll System with New Starters, and Leavers
• Ensuring statutory payments are processed
• Processing increases and calculation of back pays
• P11D processing annually
• Ensuring employees are paid on time and accurately each month
• Process auto enrolment pension
• Calculate and process the average holiday pay

Profile

• Previous office experience is essential and previous experience of working within a Payroll department would be an advantage
• Knowledge of employment law and current legislation
• Confident user of Microsoft Office
• Ability to Deal with employees and external clients professionally
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• Pension scheme available.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team within the industrial / manufacturing industry.
• The chance to develop your skills and career within a large organisation based in Rochester.

We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting Senior Payroll Assistant opportunity and contribute to our company's success.