Payroll Administrator
1. Type: general
2. Firm: Accountancy Firm
3. Salary: 31000
4. Location: Crawley
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:
5. 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
6. To check in detail work undertaken so that it is error free, and to complete work on a timely basis ensuring deadlines are met
7. To assist with other duties which may be required by the payroll controller or manager
8. Answering queries as arising by phone and E-mail
9. Assisting with the administration of other Payroll functions as required
10. Assisting with the running of monthly payrolls, in particular keying monthly change
11. Calculating adjustments required, including pro-rata calculations
12. Checking calculations and input of other team members
13. Completing NLW and NMW checks
14. Completing end of period payroll reporting for review by the payroll manager
15. Ensuring all staff are correctly sited within the firm’s accounting structure
16. Ensuring all statutory payments to staff are made correctly
17. Liaise with People Team, staff, and local office Partners on payroll matters
18. Processing company benefits reports
19. Processing flexible working amendments
20. Processing staff starting and returning from maternity/shared parental leave in accordance with firm’s policies, including Alabaster calculations where required
21. Producing maternity payment schedule for staff starting maternity leave
22. Updating sickness including SSP calculations
Ideal Candidates must have the following
23. A good general standard of education, including GCSC (or equivalent) in Maths and English at C or above
24. A minimum of 2 years’ in-house payroll experience
25. Pension knowledge / experience preferable
26. Methodical, organised, and accurate
27. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
28. Good communication skills, both verbal & written
29. Excellent team player