Payroll Assistant

Main Purpose of Role:

To ensure the weekly payroll is prepared and delivered on time, in compliance with company procedures, data protection and the relevant statutory authorities.

Principal Tasks:

1. To develop and implement procedures to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the wages department.
2. Input and maintain accurate data for all hourly paid employees, connected with clock-ins, pay rates, holiday accrual, company pension, statutory requirements (PAYE), SSP and SMP.
3. Ability to liaise with outside bodies, DHSS, Inland Revenue, etc., and to complete associated paperwork.
4. To ensure knowledge is adequate in dealing with current legislation.
5. Maintain an up to date filing system, archiving information as and when required.

6. Dealing with general enquiries either face to face, via the telephone or e-mail, internal and external.
7. To ensure that even in times of staff absence that there is continuity in the provision of the wages administration service.
8. Maintaining Time & Attendance system
9. Must work to a high degree of confidentiality and adhere to Data Protection Act.
10. Providing support to the Cashier / Payroll Supervisor.

Experience, Skills & Behaviours:

• A minimum of 2 years experience at a similar level.
• To be able to communicate at all levels.
• To work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Must have knowledge of company systems associated with the wages /accounts function, ideally Timeware, Navison and Miracle Payroll.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure.