About us
European Tyre Enterprise Limited is an international tyre and automotive service, maintenance and repair business group with annual sales revenues of more than £1 billion across five countries in Europe.
We operate multiple retail brands including Kwik Fit with over 800 centres in the UK and Netherlands as well as Stapletons Tyre Services which sells over 6 million tyres to trade customers in the UK.
Our primary purpose is to keep drivers safe on the road and we achieve this by being the number one choice for our customers, a leading automotive aftermarket employer and an acknowledged innovator in our industry. We can only accomplish this with great people at the heart of what we do.
In choosing to build your career with us you'll be joining a dynamic and diverse team striving to be the best.
The role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring payroll details are maintained and regularly updated to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
The Payroll Administrator plays a crucial role in financially protecting both the business and employees, through the delivery of a smooth, organised and accurate service.
This permanent role is based upon 37.5hrs/week between Monday and Friday, which following a successful training and induction period will operate on a hybrid basis, to include three days per week based onsite at our central offices in Letchworth.
Key accountabilities
* Processing payrolls from start to finish
* Processing salary sacrifice of Child Care Vouchers and Bike to Work Scheme
* Processing of SMP, SSP, SAP, Court Orders along with other statutory payments/deductions
* Accurate data entry of Starter and Leaver details
* Processing P45s, Starter Declarations, P60s
* Importing and exporting payroll data
* Manual calculations
* Processing out of payroll payment advances
* Processing Real Time Information and Auto Enrolment
* Reviewing and reconciling the payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time
* Maintaining accurate information to ensure debts, advances and other deductions and payments are correctly processed and managed
* Working with key stakeholders to review payrolls and maintain high standards of communication
* Maintaining time and attendance systems
* Solving and/or escalating payroll related queries from employees and line managers
* Supporting new Payroll team starters and junior team members, ensuring knowledge and best practice is shared.
* Proactively identify areas for improvement and contribute towards a culture of continuous improvement
* Attend and contribute to management/department meetings where required
Skills & experience
* Experience of working in a Finance Team, preferably Payroll
* Experience of using relevant Payroll management systems
* Possess a logical and analytical approach, with excellent attention to detail and a good level of numeracy and IT skills (MS Excel is essential)
* Strong organisational and time management capabilities
* Exceptional customer service skills alongside strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to and build positive relationships at all levels
Benefits
* Performance related bonus
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days with service
* Exclusive discounts at major retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
* Generous staff discounts for you and your family
* Award-winning training and development, with fantastic career prospects
* Wide range of wellbeing support for you and your family
Job Reference: ETEL01672