Payroll Administrator - Part Time - Maternity Cover

The ideal candidate will be responsible for completing the weekly/monthly payroll in a timely manner. This is a Part-time, Temporary (to cover maternity leave until the return of the post holder) position within the Accounts Department which is based at the main offices in Alness, and will be answering to the Accounts Manager and ultimately the Company Accountant.

As a Payroll Administrator, the task will include but not be limited to: -

• Administration of both weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Manual input of employee hours
• Processing any new starts and leavers and associated paperwork
• Processing deductions re cash advances/ employee sales ledger accounts
• Processing of Statutory Payments e.g. SSP, SMP, SPP
• General amendments to pay rates, PAYE tax codes, personnel details etc.
• Payrolling of benefits - currently company cars.
• Run all payroll reports and check for accuracy
• Process payroll to BACS
• Print payslips and any P45's
• Process cashbook and nominal analysis transfers
• Process online returns to HMRC
• Administration of Company Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Updating employee records in relation to auto-enrolment, postponement and opt out.
• Keep all reports as required by the Pensions Regulator
• Administration of pension records to ensure compliance with Pension Regulator rules on opt outs and re enrolment dates
• Upload weekly eligible worker details to the pension scheme.
• Check payments for accuracy

The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills, qualities & experience:

• Must have previous experience in payroll administration
• Have knowledge and experience of general accounting functions
• Very structured and diligent approach to task management and record keeping
• Be computer literate with experience in word, excel, and accounting packages
• The ability to assist and co-operate with other personnel
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake tasks outwith the key job responsibilities

The standard working week consists of the following:

Tues - Thurs 8.30am to 5pm with 1 hour for lunch.

Pay rate - £15ph