Payroll Assistant

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a great business in the Castleford area as they look to recruit a Payroll Administrator into their team on a basis of approximately 6 months.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly payrolls and assist in preparing monthly payrolls 
• Process and track new starter and leaver information/paperwork and update the payroll system on an ongoing basis, ensuring data updates are accurate and consistent with agreed protocols
• Upload weekly and monthly pension contributions direct to pension companies
• Maintain the payroll system by updating employee bank details addresses etc
• Assist in the production of P11Ds and help answer any employee related queries on this
• Through the Payroll ‘inbox’ answer first line enquires from Managers and Employees, working closely with HR when required
• Answer first line phone calls from employees and managers regarding pay queries
• Generate monthly, ad-hoc and year end reports as directed by the Manager to support both payroll activities and provide management information
• Make banking payments for the payrolls and other monthly payments e.g., PAYE, attachment of earnings order
• Any other duties that can reasonably be expected of the role holder

Person Specification:

• Previous payroll experience is essential
• Previous use and knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills
• Must be flexible, organised and calm under pressure

If this role looks of interest then please get in touch or apply now!