Payroll Assistant (fully office based)

Our client, an international business with impressive growth plans and a strong work hard, team culture, is looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant for a period of up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension for the right person. This is a fully office based role with working hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, and the office is within walking distance of the station. You will be responsible for providing strong Payroll support for the company.

Payroll Assistant - About The Role

Managing the weekly and monthly payrolls, including:

• Processing starters, leavers, and all contractional and statutory payments
• Ensuring total compliance and right to work checks
• The administration of auto enrolment and employee benefits
• Dealing with all related payroll queries
• Working on P&L queries and accounting journals
• Process reviews
• HMRC queries and requirements
• Assisting with payroll projects and systems implementation
• Customer contact when required

The successful Payroll Assistant will have/be:

• Exceptional payroll knowledge and experience of working in a high volume environment
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent communication skills
• The ability to understand the business as a whole and liaise with all employees up to and including board level
• Experience of payroll systems and advanced Excel are essential
• Immediately available or on short notice

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.

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