Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Time frame: Initial 6 month temporary position with review
Salary: Up to £30k based on experience
Terms of work: Full time
Location: Hybrid working – 3 days in Chesterfield office, 2 days at home

Tasks

Downloading timesheets from portals and inputting hours to Sage 50 payroll for 4 separate payrolls
Administering and accounting for SSP, SMP, SPP and pension payments
Accurate record keeping of payroll files
Processing BACS payments
Answering payroll related queries from employees, contractors and managers, providing timely resolutions and support
Timely implementation of weekly and monthly payroll as required for all PAYE contractors
Preparation of payroll year end, including reconciliation of payroll records, issuing P60s, implementing new tax codes and statutory updates in line with HMRC guidelines, and ensuring compliance with year-end reporting requirements
Handling finance admin for starters and leavers, including payroll set-up using P45s or new starter checklists maintaining Exact records, and updating internal systems and spreadsheets
Calculation and payment of bonuses, rate amendments, backdated pay increases and holiday pay, including uploading information to client portals for billing purposes
Recording and tracking holiday entitlement for contractors, and responding to holiday balance queries
Utilising client portals top access time/billing data for contractors
Administration and reimbursement of expenses
Payment of the monthly HMRC liabilityRequirements

Candidates should have at least a year of experience in payroll
Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skillsApply
It is essential that all applicants hold the right to work in the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed