Based in Milton Keynes as part of a small team, you will be providing help and support to the Payroll department. Responsibilities include: Processing all weekly payrolls and some monthly payrolls, employing 700 staff nationwide Maintenance of computerised payroll database Setting up new employees and removal and payment of leavers Recording of absences, calculation of SSP and other statutory payments Submission of payrolls via BACS Printing and distribution of payslips Submission of data to HMRC Filing and maintaining payroll archives Providing reports to directors and accountants and covering for the payroll supervisor when necessary The ideal candidate will: Have good working knowledge of payroll Experience of working in a payroll department Demonstrate a proactive approach Be PC literate and competent in using Microsoft Excel Above all, discretion and confidentiality are vital and the candidate must be able to communicate effectively on all levels