The role of Payroll Assistant is a valuable part of the Accounting & Finance team. This opportunity is perfect for those who are meticulous, organised, and have a keen interest in finance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established recruitment consultancy firm based in Orpington. They employ over 1,000 staff and have a strong reputation in the industry. The company is known for their professional approach, and their commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Description

Support the Payroll Manager through the payroll process from "starter" to "leaver" ensuring high quality standards are maintained.
Act as main point of contact during the absence of the Payroll Manager ensuring tasks are completed competently and accurately.
Keep abreast of changes to employment and tax legislation and provide accurate advice to all employees as well as making recommendations for improvement to processes to the Payroll Manager.
Administer appropriate deductions and maintain accurate records of the Company's salary sacrifice schemes including Cars, pensions and Childcare Vouchers.
Administer accurate and timely payments to the Company's pension providers, People's Pension and the ensuring that all requirements are met and any queries are resolved promptly.
Provide any required advice and guidance on payroll matters to managers and employees.
Oversee the timely and accurate submission of all statutory returns to HMRC, using RTI, and other government departments including P11Ds and Gender Pay Gap.
Process absence including deductions for sickness accurately and liaise with employees sympathetically and confidentially.
Proactively engage in customer focus by handling any general pay queries and issues in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain People documents so they contain the appropriate up-to-date information, in line with internal and external requirements.
Provide reports and information as requested by management and internal and external auditors under the guidance of the Payroll Manager.
Participate in other ad hoc work as directed by the Payroll Manager.
Profile

A successful Payroll Assistant should have:

A strong academic background with a focus on finance or related field
Solid knowledge of payroll procedures and legislation
Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage confidential information
Strong communication skills to deal with payroll queries
Proficiency in MS Office, especially ExcelJob Offer

A competitive salary
A vibrant and supportive company culture
Opportunity to work in the exciting recruitment consultancy industry