At a Glance
- Tasks: Process payroll accurately and handle employee records in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a close-knit team in a supportive office culture in Reading.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, free parking, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and develop skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in payroll while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
• Join a highly collaborative business!
- Part time hours, Interim assignment
- About Our Client
- Our Client
- Lean, close-knit operation
- Collaborative, office based working culture in Reading
- Free parking on site
- Small headcount
Job Description
- Part Time Payroll Assistant
- Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including handling new starters, leavers, and changes in employment status.
- Calculate and process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and pensions contributions.
- Resolve payroll-related queries from staff in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting as required by the Accounting & Finance department.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and submit accurate returns.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate data transfer and reporting.
- Support the organisation during audits by providing necessary payroll documentation.
- The Successful Applicant
- Part Time Payroll Assistant
- Proven experience in payroll processing
- Happy to work on an interim, PART TIME basis and start ASAP
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant UK legislation.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage data accurately
- Effective communication skills to address payroll queries confidently
- Proficiency in using payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Capability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- What's on Offer
- Part Time Payroll Assistant
- Start Date: ASAP
- Part Time
- Interim - 2 to 3 months minimum working requirement
- Free parking on site (Reading)
- Typically office based working pattern
- High likelihood of extension
- Job summary
- Job function
- Accounting
- Subsector
- Payroll
- Sector
- Retail
- Location
- Reading
- Contract type
- Temporary
- Consultant name
- Omar Sheikh
- Consultant phone
- +44 118 933 7025
- Job reference
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Payroll Assistant in Reading employer: Michael Page Marketing
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We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Assistant in Reading
Payroll Processing
Compliance with UK Legislation
Attention to Detail
Data Management
Communication Skills
Proficiency in Payroll Software
Microsoft Excel
