Payroll Assistant
- Salary: £14 to £15 per hour
- Location: Thurrock
- Job Type: Part-time 18 to 20 hours
Our client is looking for a dedicated Payroll Assistant to support their Payroll Manager. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in payroll processing. You will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely payment of wages and salaries, managing pension schemes, and maintaining essential records.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Check and correct weekly timesheets and input information into the payroll system.
- Process and file weekly/monthly payroll, ensuring correct and timely payment.
- Manage weekly/monthly auto-enrolment and pension schemes effectively.
- Liaise with HMRC and employees for any payroll-related queries.
- Update Excel spreadsheets of labour costs on a weekly basis.
- Maintain holiday and personnel records with high accuracy.
- Answer incoming calls, take messages, and redirect calls as required.
- Perform other ad hoc administrative tasks when necessary.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in payroll processing and knowledge of PAYE, NIC, CIS, SSP, SPP.
- Experience using Sage50 payroll software.
- Ability to work within strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and great attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills to prioritise workflow effectively.
- Confident, motivated with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Benefits:
- Part-time hours, 18 hours per week, from Tuesday to Thursday (9am to 3pm).
- 4 weeks annual leave, increasing by 1 day per full holiday year up to a total of 5 weeks, plus bank holidays.
- On site parking.
If this sounds like a perfect job opportunity, please apply today!