We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join our team here at Bestway! What you will do: Processing fortnightly and monthly payroll in a timely manner including calculating absence and deductions. Updating employee details including statutory changes. Ensure up-to-date knowledge on payroll policies and legislation. Responding to queries. To be fully conversant with payroll legislation and to be able to calculate and prepare manual payments, SSP, SMP and Pensions – Auto Enrolment. To co-ordinate all payrolls and liaise with other members of the team regarding the priority for all work to be processed. Handle, resolve and respond to queries that may arise from clients and Payroll Team Leader and deal with HMRC, clients by responding to queries. To check payroll reports for errors and if necessary, make corrections before processing. To ensure all complaints and queries arising from clients are recorded and to draft letter of reply, for review. To ensure at all times the confidentiality of clients’ payrolls. To deal with any payroll issues and report to your line manager. To ensure internal lists are kept up to date and specific actions required on payrolls are documented and reviewed regularly. To be able to produce and complete tax year end documentation returns as required. Knowledge of P11d’s. Prepare and process BACS payments as well as filing of FPS returns. What we are looking for: A minimum of 2 years' experience in Payroll plus the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and professional environment with a high level of discretion and accuracy. You will also require advanced Excel and Word skills, a positive, proactive and flexible attitude as well as excellent communication skills. In depth knowledge of current PAYE legislation. The ability to resolve issues/queries quickly and competently is essential. Good Communication skills. Able to work autonomously and in a busy and dynamic environment We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences. If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.