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Job Title: Payroll AssistantLocation: Pluckley, AshfordSalary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to FridayFull-time/Part-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Payroll Assistant looking for your next challenge?
Our client, a reputable company based in Pluckley, Ashford, is seeking a dedicated Payroll Assistant to join their team. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for payroll, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Role Overview
As a Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for processing multiple company payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance across both weekly and monthly payments. You’ll play a key role in supporting the finance team by managing payroll adjustments, pensions data, and general payroll queries.
Will consider part-Time hours for right candidate with salary pro-rata
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing: Manage and process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple companies.
- Deductions & Adjustments: Reconcile payroll deductions and adjustments to ensure accuracy.
- Pensions Submissions: Compile and submit pensions data to various providers within required timescales.
- Payroll Journals: Create and post monthly payroll journals using finance software.
- Starters & Leavers: Manage payroll for new starters and leavers, ensuring all documentation is correctly processed.
- Queries & Support: Assist with payroll-related queries and support the finance team as required.
- End of Year Returns: Assist in processing P60s, P11Ds, and other payroll documentation for audits and financial statements.
What We’re Looking For
- Essential:
- Previous experience as a Payroll Assistant or Payroll Administrator.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- GCSE level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Desirable:
- Experience managing payroll with complex variable pay elements.
- Familiarity with IRIS Cascade payroll software (advantageous but not essential).
- A payroll qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Why Join Our Client?
- Competitive salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent role offering stability and growth.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
- Based in a rural setting, so own transport will be required.
- 22 days holiday plus bank holiday a year
- 4 x salary Life Insurance
- GP24
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gymflex
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Octopus electric car scheme
- Fee onsite parking
- Summer BBQ/Christmas Party
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take on a challenging role within payroll in a growing company. If you're organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
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