Payroll Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Career Outlook Ltd

Career Outlook Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Payroll Assistant - Marylebone, London - £25,000 - £30.000 pa. Monday - Friday. Flexibility to work from home.

Job description for the Payroll Assistant:

Ensure all staff are paid in an accurate & timely manner
Work as part of a team ensuring compliance to Health Partners Terms & Conditions
Prepare and complete all staff pay/deduction data entries
Ensure that both statutory and nonstatutory deductions are taken in line with relevant legislation and Business policies and procedures.
Complete calculations, respond to inquiries and provide information and advice when required.
Be an expert in Statutory Terms and Conditions, advising staff daily.
Prepare and compare all staff pay/deduction data entries ensuring correct authorization by managers.
Maintain accurate records of sick/maternity/parental leave.
Calculate a manual advance payment for staff commencing after the pay run deadline.
Answer queries from staff promptly in accordance with Payroll guidelines
Give policy advice for annual leave, employment policy, flexible working, maternity, retirement, sickness, special leave etc.
Ensure leaving details are correctly entered for relevant staff, final payments are calculated correctly and P45's issued. Pension records updated and closed.
Calculate complex manual payments for arrears of pay awards, promotional increases and protection of pay.
Give expert advice to staff regarding Tax and National Insurance regulations.
Record over payments and prepare the calculation for the recovery required.
Work with the Payroll Manager on ad hoc projects and initiatives to improve the existing process.

Benefits for the Payroll Assistant:

Competitive Salary
Private Healthcare
Performance linked incentives

Knowledge/Experience for the Payroll Assistant:

NVQ Level 5 in Payroll Administration or equivalent
At least 2 years working within a Payroll Department
Experience of using a computerized HR / Payroll system.
Good working knowledge of Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay and all relevant legislation.
Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to overcome barriers of understanding.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Numerate, literate and accurate.
Selfmotivated with a proactive approach to problemsolving.
Be able to work as part of a team.
The professional, calm and efficient manner
Able to deal confidently and professionally with queries from employees regarding their salaries and bonuses.

A friendly, hardworking and committed team with a strong focus on supporting career development and ensuring staff feel valued and engaged.

Successful applicants should have previous Payroll experience and be able to work within a fast-paced, busy environment, able to manage conflicting priorities and be a forward-thinking individual.

**If you have previous Payroll experience we would like to hear from you