Payroll Assistant

Description:

Role: Payroll Assistant

Location: South Yorkshire - Hybrid

Duration: 6 - 12 Months

Salary: £24294 per annum (pro rata)

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Payroll Assistant to join our reputable public sector organisation based in South Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively provide an efficient, accurate and timely payroll service, and provide support to both the Senior Payroll and Pensions Officer and the Payroll and Pensions Officer.

The duties of the Payroll Assistant include:

Providing and accurate and timely payroll service
Assisting with the development, maintenance, and administration of the payroll system
Accurately calculate and record both statutory and company payments
Performing accurate calculations for all Statutory Payments
Balancing and reconciling all pay variances
Checking and verifying temporary and permanent salary changes
Responsibility for ensuring all payroll and pensions calculations is in accordance with relevant legislation
Verifying and creating third party payments in relation to deductions taken from salary
Managing and updating firefighter and pensioner record on the payroll system
Providing pensions estimates and benefit statements, together with new starter, leaver and salary change notifications
Dealing with all day-to-day aspects of pension administration
Dealing with queries from both internal and external sources in relation to PAYE, NI, Pensions together with any other payroll and pensions related items

The Payroll Assistant ideally should have:

A minimum education of GCSE Grade A-C in Maths or English or equivalent
CIPP Foundation qualification level or equivalent payroll qualification
Knowledge of statutory requirements and legislation relating to payroll
Knowledge of PAYE and NIC
Knowledge of Year End processes and procedures
Experience of salary sacrifice schemes
Experience within a public sector organisation would be beneficial

The Payroll Assistant will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join a forward-thinking organisation.

Benefits of Payroll Assistant Role will include:

Flexible Working
Public Sector Pension scheme
Generous annual holiday entitlement

How to apply for the Payroll Assistant role:

Our client is hoping to have the Assistant in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Adam Rouse or Charlotte Broomfield by Wednesday 22nd May 2024 or call the Derby Office at Sellick Partnership or by submitting your CV directly.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website