Payroll Administrator - Top 10 Accountancy Practice

AJ Chambers ,
Guildford, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 per annum

Overview

AJ Chambers are working with a Top 10 Firm of Chartered Accountants based in Guildford who are looking to recruit a Client Payroll Specialist to join their vibrant, friendly office. Key responsibilities: • Processing weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll runs. • Maintain payroll records for all staff, including setting up new records, amendments to pay details, updating for leavers and any other adjustments. • Arranging payments for salaries where necessary, PAYE and pension payments for some clients. • Submission of information to HMRC under RTI. Client Payroll Enquiries • Answering general client queries by written correspondence and by telephone. • Dealing with HMRC correspondence. Payroll Administration • Processing P45s, Maternity Pay, statutory sick pay and other statutory payments & deductions. • Filing and file preparation. Data Entry • Basic administration and entry of data in respect of Client Payrolls. Year-End Procedures • To produce P60s and reconcile PAYE and NI deductions for the year. Key Competencies: • Confidentiality - to exercise complete discretion, ensuring confidentiality is maintained in all matters relating to client staff records. • Communication - good communication skills, particularly telephone manner as there will be involvement with clients, partners and other staff. • IT Skills - computer literate with good keyboard skills especially Word and Excel. • Teamwork - able to work as part of a team and provide support in all areas where necessary, in a busy office environment. • Planning and organising - to be able to organise own work and prioritise workloads. To meet client and HMRC deadlines Education/Qualifications: • Strong academic track record, educated to A Level or equivalent. Key Experience/Skills: • Relevant experience in a payroll environment. • STAR payroll software experience is desirable. • Experience of Computerised payroll software. • Thorough knowledge of payroll legislation and keeping up to date with new legislation. • Knowledge of Word & Excel essential. • Flexibility to visit clients to administer payrolls on site. If you believe you would be a suitable candidate for this role, then please apply direct or contact Ben Bennett at AJ Chambers. If you don't wish to apply for this role but believe you hold many of the above attributes, then do get in touch as we might have a more suitable role.