Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: ME2 Borstal Medway
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Payroll Clerk
Department: Finance/Accounting
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Location: Rochester, Medway, ME2 2BD
Position Overview: The Payroll Clerk is an office-based position responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role involves a range of duties including verifying timesheets, calculating deductions, and issuing payslips. The Payroll Clerk will also handle discrepancies and disputes regarding payments, maintain up-to-date employee payment records, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Verifying timesheets to ensure accurate payment to employees.
* Calculating necessary deductions such as taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
* Issuing payslips timely to employees and ensuring proper distribution.
* Managing payment discrepancies and disputes, and resolving them in a timely manner.
* Updating employee’s payment information in the company’s payroll database.
* Creating payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
* Entering payroll data into the system accurately and efficiently.
* Adjusting the tax status of employees or withholding information as necessary.
* Processing direct deposits, ensuring accurate and timely electronic payments.
* Updating employee banking records to ensure accurate payment processing.
Qualifications:
* GCSEs or equivalent required (Further education in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred).
* Must have experience in using brightHR for HR and payroll processes.
* Good understanding of Microsoft 365 Applications, with Excel being the main application used for various payroll tasks.
* Must possess excellent computer skills and knowledge, demonstrating proficiency in a range of software and applications.
* 2+ years experience in payroll or related field.
* Strong knowledge of payroll best practices and federal/state regulations.
* Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
* Strong work ethic, professionalism, and team player.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with various levels of management.
* Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Employee Benefits:
* Work Phone
* Laptop
* Staff Parking
Working Hours:
* Monday to Friday
* 37.5 hours per week
* Office hours are 9am - 5pm
Salary:
* £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience