Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

March, Cambridgeshire (PE15)

Working Schedule Option 1 (Part Time)

32.5 hours per week

30 min unpaid lunch break

Hours set at 8.30am to 3.30pm

Salary - £23,350

Working Schedule Option 2 (Full Time)

40 hours per week

30 min unpaid lunch break

Hours set 8.30am to 5pm

Salary - £31,200

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (full time salary will be pro rata for part time)
• 5 days long service holiday (after 2 years of full employment 1 day and then 1 day each year after up to the 5 year date).
• Company pension scheme (after 6 month probational period)
• Life Insurance from day one of employment
• Free onsite parking

Candidate Profile

• Team player
• Strong telephone manner
• Methodical approach to working
• Strong ability to work well under pressure
• Must have Sage line 50

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect and verify all paperwork during inductions, ensuring completion and accuracy.

• Set up new employees on the Sage 50 payroll system and generate various reports as needed.

• Collate and calculate working hours from Tensor reports for both casual and permanent employees on a weekly basis.

• Perform data entry on Excel spreadsheets to transfer payroll hours from Tensor to the payroll system.

• Ensure payroll information is processed accurately, with all payments reaching employee bank accounts by specified deadlines.

• Maintain manual and electronic filing systems to agreed standards, ensuring secure and accessible record-keeping.

• Process agency timesheets daily, ensuring alignment with weekly invoices.

• Possess a basic understanding of pension schemes, including Government auto-enrolment requirements.

• Apply knowledge of Government auto-enrolment pensions alongside Sage payroll processes.

• Handle employee payroll-related queries promptly and professionally.

• Perform year-end calculations and prepare reports to meet legislative requirements.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to HMRC via RTI, demonstrating a full understanding of RTI regulations.

• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports as required by the organisation.

• Provide flexibility and support to the Senior HR Advisor as necessary, including undertaking additional tasks agreed upon with the Line Manager.

Key Contacts

• Senior HR Advisor

• Financial Controller

• Production Manager/Supervisors

• Agency Representatives

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Strong knowledge of HMRC legislation related to payroll.

• Detailed understanding and practical experience with Sage payroll systems.

• Effective communication skills to liaise with external organisations such as Sage and pension providers.

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

• Ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to meet daily and monthly deadlines.

• Proactive and approachable, with strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation.