What we're looking for

We're seeking an Accounts/Payroll Administrator with payroll experience. You will be open minded, happy to work on your own or as part of a team. You will be responsible for all payroll processes and functions with ad-hoc accounts tasks across Mercator IT Solutions.

Job Type

Full-time, permanent

Location

Crowborough/London/South East - you will be expected to travel to our Crowborough when required.

As the Payroll Administrator you will:

• Collect new employee details (P45/new starter form), adding them to payroll and advising them of payment times and how to log in to download their payslips/P60s etc.
• Process new starters/finishers.
• Maintain accurate records, advising accountants of any changes.
• Ensure billable staff have recorded their hours on our timesheet portal and assist with any queries.
• Calculate any overtime pay required.
• Calculate all commission associated with sales staff and send records to each individual.
• Record any deductions for the electric vehicle scheme, pensions, cycle to work etc.
• Handle maternity/paternity/sickness pay.
• Submit accurate monthly pay records to accountants each month including any changes to salary, deductions, commission etc.
• Handle queries in payment issues and ensure corrections are done in compliance with legislation.
• Handle other accounts duties as and when required.

You will have:

• 3-5 years of experience working in a busy payroll function.
• Good administration, planning, organising and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working within a team and the ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of customer service orientation and ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Good computer skills, including excel spreadsheets and word documents at a proficient level.
• Experience of using Sage or other accounting package.
• Up-to-date knowledge of PAYE rules/Auto-enrolment pension.
• Experience of advising employees on payroll issues eg PAYE and NIC matters.

You will need:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Educated to degree level OR relevant experience/qualification within payroll processing.

In return you'll receive:

• A salary of £25k-£30k (depending on experience)
• Company pension
• Group life cover
• 25 days holiday per year, plus your birthday off!
• 2 days paid leave for voluntary work
• Annual training budget
• Enhanced maternity/paternity package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We also offer an electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme

.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting