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Seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant professional to join our Accounting & Finance team in the Logistics industry. The role requires proficiency in payroll management and financial regulations, with a focus on maintaining financial records and processing payments.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established Logistics company located in Newton-Le-Willows. With a workforce of over 1000 employees, they are a market leader in their industry, boasting an impressive portfolio of products and services that cater to a diverse range of customers.
Description
The main responsibilities of the Payroll Assistant are:
- Processing of both 4-weekly and monthly payrolls, covering over 400 staff
- Building a rapport with team leaders to check hours and attendance are recorded correctly
- Reconciliation of payroll
- Pension submissions
- Posting of payroll into management accounts
- Ad-hoc reporting
- Internal auditing in relation to payroll data - staff hours and overtime for example
- P11D calculations
- Actioning liability orders
- Administration of employee benefit packages
- Maintaining employee databases
- General HR administration duties
Profile
A successful Payroll Assistant should have:
- A strong understanding of payroll processes and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in using sage50 and other related systems.
- A strong working understanding of EXCEL
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving.
- An ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Job Offer
- An estimated salary of up to £35k
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Competitive benefits package.
- Private health care
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Free on site parking
- Company discounts
- Full time office position
