Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Location: Elland, UK
Salary: GBP25,000 per annum dependent on experience (Salary is based on 37.5 Hours FTE and will therefore be Pro rata depending on Hours per week)
Job Type: Full:time, Permanent, 30 Hours : 37.5 Hours per week
Hodgson Hey Limited are a well:established independent firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and business advisers, providing accountancy, audit and taxation services to a large array of clients nationally. We pride ourselves on our service and our wide range of services and expertise. We are more than just numbers
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced payroll professional to join our team and we are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in managing payroll accounts.
Please note that the company are not offering sponsorship opportunities, therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with the processing of client pay runs on a weekly or monthly basis within deadlines.
* Provide administrative support for all processes related to payroll including data entry and reports.
* Process and reconcile all fixed pay instructions e.g. basic salary changes, pay uplifts etc
* Provide administrative services for pensions
* Onboard and set up new client accounts for payroll.
* Keep up to date with legislation and payroll linked information.
* Cover in the absence of the Payroll Manager.
Client Relationships:
* Serve as the point of contact for clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and service.
* Address client inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
* Identify opportunities to expand services offered to existing clients.
About you:
Essential Requirements:
* Payroll Technician Qualification or similar
* Minimum 3 years experience of payroll functions with up:to:date knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirement.
* Experience and proficiency in the use of accounting systems, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, and Sage.
* Ability to perform manual calculations if required.
* Experience and knowledge of Microsoft office suite : particularly Word and Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational, time management and administrative skills.
* Excellent customer care experience and skills.
* Excellent communication skills : written and verbal.
* Professional appearance and demeanour.
* Team player with a proactive, flexible and positive approach.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Training and development
Additional Information:
When applying applicants should provide a covering letter detailing their salary expectations, availability to commence work and current residential location.
If you are seeking the chance to join a well:established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Payroll Clerk, Payroll, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Book:keeper, Wage Administrator may also be considered for this role.