About the role
We are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our busy Payroll team, based at the Port of Grangemouth.
This is a varied role, which will see you supporting with the provision of an efficient and effective payroll service for a range of payrolls administered across the Forth Ports Group.
This is an end-to-end payroll positions and some of your tasks will include ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and responding promptly to employee payroll enquiries.
Other key duties are:
1. Processing all payroll information to ensure net pay, tax, pension and NI is calculated accurately in accordance with HMRC guidelines
2. Prompt and accurate processing of rates of pay, tax codes, leavers, new starts and transfers on our iTrent payroll system
3. Reconciliation of monthly reports and balance sheet items
4. Preparation and issue of monthly reports for our wider Finance team
5. Processing P11D employee benefits
6. Assisting with user testing and system upgrades to our payroll system
What are we looking for?
7. End-to-end payroll experience gained in a fast-paced environment
8. Previous experience working with iTrent Payroll/HR system would also be advantageous
9. Excellent numeracy, accuracy and IT skills, particularly excel and MS office suite
10. Sound working knowledge of payroll systems and procedures
11. Good awareness of PAYE rules including HMRC reporting (RTI)
12. Ability to work effectively within a small team to ensure set payroll deadlines are met
What can Forth Ports offer you?
At Forth Ports, our people are at the heart of our success and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and friendly working environment. We can offer you:
13. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
14. Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance cover
15. Generous annual leave allowance
16. Free car parking
17. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their families
18. Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives, including Cycle to Work and GymFlex gym memberships
19. Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays