Payroll Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant based in Lincoln, to join an expanding company who work with national & local governments & leading companies

The position is within the Supply Division Payroll Team, which has responsibility for the production of our clients Group and Supply Division Payrolls, operating on both monthly and weekly cycles. This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

As a Payroll Assistant your duties will be to:

Attain detailed knowledge of operation and application of the company Joinery policies, processes, statutory obligations, etc.
Day to day preparation and management of payroll production
Ensure appropriate application of key employee / Payroll life-cycle events, including:
Joiner / Leaver administration
Absence management / recording
Salary / allowance / benefit changes
Maintain statutory payment / deduction obligations (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMAPP, AEOs, NMW, etc.)
Manage variable pay input, calculation of bonus schedules where appropriate, inbound payment interfaces.
Participate in auditing and correction of Payroll data entry.
Execution of key/critical system tasks for Payroll production.
and analysis of exception/error /KPI reports associated with Payroll production.
Develop and utilise good working knowledge of all systems used within the Payroll Department (RL, Kronos, BOXI, Org, SAP, etc.)
Support Payroll Management in additional areas where appropriate:
Employee / data audits
Provision of management information, KPIs, etc.
Review and maintain accurate process documents and flowcharts.
Assist with analysis and production of year end submissions (P60/ P11D).
Develop awareness of the impact of all actions and anticipate potential problems, minimising risk to the Company.
Scrutinise current processes and suggest / develop improvements as appropriate.
Maintain and develop controls appropriate to the function of the department.

An ideal Payroll Assistant will hold the following skills and experience:

Educated to GCSE level with a minimum of 4 passes at grade C or above (or equivalent) including Mathematics & English
Detailed knowledge of Payroll practices, activities and legislative obligations.
Knowledge of Financial / HR activities and processes and their impact / linkage to a payroll environment.
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting and auditing processes
High competency with numeracy, analytical and problem solving
Advanced level of Excel experience essential to support data analysis
Ability to organise and prioritise day to day activities
Talent for multi-tasking and maintaining traction on diverse activities
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Able to produce exceptionally accurate work within stringent and conflicting deadlines.
Flexible approach to working hours and practices within a team environment
Calm individual able to cope with conflicting demands and changing requirements to meet the strategic business agenda.
Customer-focused self-aware individual with positive and adaptable attitude who will not be phased by the ever-changing needs of a dynamic business / environment.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience, please forward your CV for consideration