Payroll Administrator

Room At The Top Recruitment ,
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Salary: £15 per hour

Overview

Payroll Administrator Our global client based in Hoddesdon is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This is a contract role which has initially been signed off until end of August 2020 with a possible extension. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. This position is paying an hourly rate of £15.00 - £26.00 per hour depending on experience. The primary responsibility of a Payroll Administrator is to have a keen understanding of all accounting practices that are necessary for this administrative position. A Payroll Administrator compiles accurate records of timesheets within a software system, computes earnings and withholds mandatory amounts such as taxes or benefits. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position. Duties & Responsibilities: Process accurately and timely monthly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees by: - Checking data on HtR interface on a daily basis - Processing all starter/leavers information not on HtR interface - Inputting ad hoc manual pay instructions - Processing statutory and contractual Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay - Processing statutory and contractual sick pay including PHI - Monitoring tax code and flexible benefit interface, checking any changes - Assisting Assistant Payroll Manager with the processing of In/Ex Pat pay Ensure the accurate and timely processing of car and fuel benefits including P46(car) and P11d submissions and assist with the collation of PSA information Maintaining employee personal data on the P11d system Preparation of payroll remittances for payment to third parties Preparation of payroll related journals and assisting Assistant Payroll Manager with the reconciling of payroll related control accounts Completing tax forms (P45) Creating and running of electronic payroll output reports (payroll and P11d) for financial planning Creating, running and submission of electronic pension reports for all pension providers, on a monthly basis Dealing with other ad hoc correspondence/queries, both written and by telephone Qualifications: Data privacy and digital security awareness Integrity and understanding of confidentiality Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel, Word and Outlook Sound knowledge of accounting basics Good time management and ability to meet strict deadlines Organised and methodical approach, with logical thinking and problem-solving abilities A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to use own initiative Good communication skills, both written and oral Ability to work well within a team Sage experience preferred