Payroll Administrator

A fantastic opportunity has become available working for a large leading Distribution Company in the North West. The company is looking for an experienced, tenacious Payroll Assistant to join their busy, lively, friendly team on a full-time basis.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will have a keen eye for detail, plan your own workload, and demonstrate flexibility. This is a busy, fast-paced role working to strict deadlines. You should work well within a team and have the confidence to make decisions. Computer literacy and confident Excel skills are essential, along with the ability to process a large payroll from start to finish.

The ideal Payroll Assistant will have at least 3 years of experience and must hold QBE or AAT qualifications.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish, including leavers and holiday pay
• Managing contractor/sub-contractor payments
• Calculating payroll and generating payslips
• Checking payslips and running relevant reports
• Handling P45s, P60s, P11Ds, tax implications, and government deductions
• HMRC submissions and tax compliance
• Completing payroll journals and monthly reconciliations
• Providing cover for other payrolls as needed
• Preparing depot staff cost budgets annually
• Processing holiday forms and payroll amendments
• Scanning and attaching documents into the payroll system
• Assisting with pension processing for the group
• Answering phone queries related to wages

The person suitable for this role will:

• Possess payroll knowledge and proficiency in Word and Excel
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times
• Be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Work effectively under pressure using own initiative
• Be an excellent communicator with a good sense of humor—team fit is key!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant, offering great working hours, on-site parking, attractive salary and holiday allowance, and excellent benefits.

If you meet the requirements, please apply with an updated CV. If you do not receive a response within 5 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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