Are client is searching for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join this expanding Accountancy firm based in Crawley.
The role will support the payroll section of the National Finance Office in its task of ensuring that the Firm’s payroll for 4,500 people and related remuneration and benefit packages are run properly; that all staff are paid the correct amount on time and that the appropriate accounting and statutory records are maintained, and returns are made on time.
Core Duties will include:
- To keep the payroll controller or manager fully informed of the status of work and of any problems encountered, and to offer suggestions as to how these can be resolved efficiently and effectively
- To check in detail work undertaken so that it is error free, and to complete work on a timely basis ensuring deadlines are met
- To assist with other duties which may be required by the payroll controller or manager
- Answering queries as arising by phone and E-mail
- Assisting with the administration of other Payroll functions as required
- Assisting with the running of monthly payrolls, in particular keying monthly change
- Calculating adjustments required, including pro-rata calculations
- Checking calculations and input of other team members
- Completing NLW and NMW checks
- Completing end of period payroll reporting for review by the payroll manager
- Ensuring all staff are correctly sited within the firm’s accounting structure
- Ensuring all statutory payments to staff are made correctly
- Liaise with People Team, staff, and local office Partners on payroll matters
- Processing company benefits reports
- Processing flexible working amendments
- Processing staff starting and returning from maternity/shared parental leave in accordance with firm’s policies, including Alabaster calculations where required
- Producing maternity payment schedule for staff starting maternity leave
- Updating sickness including SSP calculations
Ideal Candidates must have the following
- A good general standard of education, including GCSC (or equivalent) in Maths and English at C or above
- A minimum of 2 years’ in-house payroll experience
- Pension knowledge / experience preferable
- Methodical, organised, and accurate
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
- Good communication skills, both verbal & written
- Excellent team player