Payroll Assistant

Our client, a top Accountancy Practice with over 280 team members based in 16 offices, is looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join them in their stunning Plymouth office!
 
The successful Payroll Assistant must have a strong level of understanding processing payroll from end to end.

Job details:

• Salary £25,000 - £27,000 p/a
• Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week however part time hours / days can also be considered.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service.

 
As the Payroll Assistant, you will do the following:

• Collect, compile, and enter payroll data using appropriate software.
• Calculate and post payroll deductions.
• Process payroll by established deadlines.
• Reconcile employee deductions.
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Update payroll records by recording changes including auto enrolment pension, loan payments, salary increases.
• Process new employees, terminations, and transfers.
• Calculate holiday entitlement.
• Prepare and print payroll reports of earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax and National Insurance, auto enrolment pension, holiday.
• Address employee’s pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information.
• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive payroll records.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and guidelines.
• Assistance with general office administration duties from time to time.

 
Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Payroll Assistant
 

• Experience of payroll processing.
• CIPP qualified would be preferred but not essential, as qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Brightpay, Xero, Quickbooks and Sage.
• Experience of working in a practice-based environment preferred but not essential.
• Analytical, methodical, and numerical.
• A positive attitude, friendly and personable
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
• Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines whilst working within a pressured environment.
• Professional and team-orientated in approach.
• Experience of delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.

Benefits?

• Flexible and hybrid or office working available.
• Annual salary review
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV in word format today. Please contact Emma Hutchings at the Pertemps Plymouth office for more information.