Payroll Administrator

Salary: £28,800 per year

We are recruiting for a payroll and accounts assistant in Tonbridge

Duties 

Effectively liaise with payroll bureau in order to deliver most accurate monthly payroll. 

Prepare and input monthly adjustments such as overtime, premium payments, tax code changes and attachments of earnings

Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll database, such as sickness absence checks.

Prepare and submit monthly and annual returns to the pension providers. 

Answer any payroll related queries raised by staff. 

Reconcile all payroll transactions to the nominal ledger. 

Process expenses submitted by employees. 

Check bank accounts on a daily basis and record activity on Quick Books

Process payments and receipts from the main The company bank account into the Accounts system

Process recovery payments and transfer the claim amount to the relevant bank account

Check the other bank accounts for money coming in and action accordingly

Set up the Suppliers / Expenses payment run on the bank

Reconcile the main The company and deposit bank accounts

Bank cheques and post onto Accounts system

Successfully complete suppliers’ ledger duties such as process invoices from suppliers, produce payment run & send out remittances and maintain Supplier Ledger.

Successfully complete customers’ ledger duties such as produce sales invoices and post payment receipts

Undertake any individual or team task in line with the company values

The ideal candidate will have 

Ability to build positive relationships within Finance, HR and The company staff

Attention to detail, accuracy and strong numeracy

Appreciation of information security requirements under GDPR

Ability to work under pressure, adhere to deadlines and multitasking

A high level of communication both internally and externally with a desire to achieve, no matter how challenging the request

Good Microsoft Excel skills 

Positive approach and can-do attitude

Appreciation of information security requirements under GDPR

Experience / knowledge 

Must possess at least 2 years’ experience in the Payroll / Accounts industry.

Exposure & understanding of auto-enrolment, treatment of staff expenses and other bespoke areas of payroll.

Experience working in an accounting or bookkeeping environment is advantageous.

Experience using Quickbooks Online or Quickbooks Desktop is advantageous.

Qualifications

An AAT / Bookkeeping qualification desirable but not essential

£28,800 pa