Payroll Assistant

Salary: £24.19 per hour

Our client a prestigious firm of Chartered Accountants based in London are looking to recruit an experienced Client Payroll Assistant, to assist with their clients payroll.

They act for a diverse range of clients who operate in a multitude of sectors both in the UK and Internationally including, but not limited to, property, sports, entertainment and media.

Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Setting up of new PAYE schemes;

* System set-up of new payrolls;

* Processing starters and leavers;

* Administration of all statutory payments;

* Processing pro rata calculations;

* Dealing with manual tax, national insurance and statutory payment calculations;

* Dealing with RTI reporting;

* Responding to client and HMRC queries;

* Liaising with Partners, other members of the firm, clients and third party organisations regarding payroll matters:

* Administration of Auto Enrolment for workplace pensions;

* Setting up, calculating and processing any furlough related payments and claims

* Setting up, calculating and processing any payments and claims, in relation to future government support schemes

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

* A proven track record in end to end payroll processing is essential;

* Previous experience or thorough understanding of using Star

* Payroll Professional software an advantage;

* Experience of dealing with client payroll;

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;

* Excellent customer service skills;

* Attention to detail;

* Neat & tidy record keeping/files

* The ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure;

* The ability to work independently as well as within a team;

* The ability to meet tight deadlines;

* Flexibility;

* Self-motivation and enthusiasm;

* Good IT skills;

* Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation:

* Ability to learn quickly