Payroll Administrator

Astute Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our clients dynamic Loughborough based team. As Payroll Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintain accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the T&A system including co-ordination of exceptions and associated tasks, alongside the home Administrators
• Use the T&A and paperwork systems to keep accurate records of 4 weekly paid employees' attendance, holiday entitlement and shifts worked
• Comply with all the Payroll/HR financial and legal requirements, responsibilities and obligations, including statutory obligations
• Responsibility of payroll and HR for your designated homes; including processing of payroll for your designated homes every 4 weeks using information from the T&A system and process using Sage 50 Payroll
• Processing of new starters, leavers and statutory payments
• Processing relevant ad-hoc, 4 weekly, and annual Inland Revenue forms including; P45 and new starter checklists
• First point of contact for employees and managers for payroll queries within your homes
• Ensure that any personnel changes with regards to overseas staff are reported in a timely manner
• Application and the processing of wage increases where applicable. Administration relating to HR and payroll matters i.e. miscellaneous letters/ad-hoc letters and providing advice
• Maintaining accurate and efficient filing systems, including retention and updating of employee files
• Support on development projects across the department
• Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Demonstrate an understanding of payroll and financial management obligations
• Previous SAGE experience not essential but highly desirable
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy
• Willingness to continued development

Benefits and Hours:

• Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Working hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Onsite parking