Payroll Assistant

Salary: £18 per hour

One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Payroll Assistant. This is a temporary contract for 5 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

* To assist in the provision of an accurate and effective payroll service for the salary and monthly casual/temp payroll ensuring that staff are paid accurately and on time and that all related procedures are completed.

* To also assist for the administration of the Council’s Car & Bicycle loan schemes.

Job Duties

* To assist with the Council’s payroll function in the calculation and payment of salaries, wages and allowances to staff and Councillors.

* Input data into the payroll systems to calculate gross pay, statutory and voluntary deductions, and net pay.

* To maintain, update, adapt and modify computerised systems to comply with changes to legislation, statutory changes, scheme changes and Council policies.

* Produce statutory monthly, quarterly, and annual returns and other returns as required for internal and external bodies and customers to agreed deadlines in order to meet our financial obligations.

* Produce the annual P11D Expenses and Benefits return to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). To provide advice to staff and Service Units. Maintain the leased car benefits records.

* Deal with HMRC enquiries and any similar correspondence from other Agencies.

* Administer all aspects of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)..

* Administer the Envoy expenses mileage payment system, the Council’s sick absence scheme and the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

* Administer the Child Care Voucher Scheme.

* Administer the Council’s Car Loan and Bicycle Loan Scheme.

* Implement pay awards as required and implement year end/new year payroll process annually.

* Assist and support the Insurance Manager, providing cover in their absence in an insurance capacity.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd.