Payroll Assistant

Payroll Administrator

Location: Lincoln (Hybrid)

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a well established Accountancy Firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied client portfolio. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients while helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the department.

Based at our Lincoln office, with some remote working available, your responsibilities will include:

Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls from start to finish
Calculating PAYE, HMRC and pension deductions
Processing client starters and leavers
Managing and responding to client payroll queries
Providing administrative support to the payroll function
Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and on time
Supporting audits and compliance requirements
Completing P11D and payroll-related administration
Processing payrolled benefits
Carrying out PAYE and pension reconciliations
Processing holiday pay requests and expenses
Assisting with payroll projects and process improvements
What We're Looking For:

Essential

Previous experience working within a payroll environment
Experience dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP and auto-enrolment
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Confidence working in a paperless environment
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Desirable

Experience using payroll software and HR systems, such as BrightPay
Experience delivering outsourced payroll services across multiple clients and sectors
CIPP Level 3 qualification or qualified by experience
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
What We Offer
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Flexitime 
Hybrid working opportunities
Free parking
Free fruit when in the office
Annual social events and team-building activities
Community and charity initiatives
Career development opportunities
Dress-down days supporting our nominated charity
Bike to Work scheme
Private Medical Cover (following successful completion of probation)
Private Health Insurance (following successful completion of probation)
Death in Service benefit (following successful completion of probation)
 If you are interested don't hesitate to apply! 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed