Are you passionate about numbers, deadlines, and making sure everything adds up perfectly? Were looking for a meticulous and experienced Payroll Clerk to become a key player in our team. In this role, youll take ownership of the entire payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.
Youll thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will shine. From managing complex payroll systems to juggling multiple tasks with ease, youll be the go‑to expert for all things payroll.
If youre ready to make a real impact and be part of a supportive, collaborative team, wed love to hear from you!
Please note: If you are applying for a Secondment opportunity, your benefits, including bonus, will continue to align to your current role, for further information please refer to the Secondment policy.
Responsibilities
* Check the number of hours employees have worked.
* Calculate wages and salaries.
* Handle all aspects of payroll administration, including starters, leavers, statutory payments, and terminations.
* Calculate pay raises.
* Issue tax forms and related documentation and assist employees in completing them.
* Deduct tax and national insurance payments.
* Resolve issues employees have with timesheets, payslips, and other payroll matters.
* Change employee bank records when necessary to process payments accurately.
* Process third‑party payments.
* Calculate sick pay.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records and assist with ad‑hoc payroll tasks.
* Prioritise workloads and constantly switch tasks and databases while answering telephone queries and dealing with employees.
* Work to deadlines.
* Maintain the Payroll mailbox.
* Administer Attachment of Earnings.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar role.
* Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office.
* Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Benefits
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* Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
* 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free 24 / 7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
About us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customers favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.
We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. Were committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. Were a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.
Additional Information
NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.
Were proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and were committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit
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