Payroll Assistant

Sevenoaks, Kent

£30,000-£32,000 pro rata based on 37.5 hours per week

Permanent Part-Time

22.5 hours per week

Benefits:

* 28 days holiday (Pro rata for part time roles)

* 2 days additional holiday after 3 years' service

* Birthdays off after first complete year of service

* Generous staff discount

* Company pension

* Free on-site parking

Are you highly organised and detail-orientated? Do you have Purchase and Sales Ledger experience? Our client is looking for a part-time Payroll Assistant to manage payroll processes and support the accounts' function. You will be running all aspects of payroll for between (Apply online only) employees along with ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the client's financial operations.

Essentials:

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

A minimum of 3 years' payroll experience, ideally in a retail sales/commercial context

Experience in a similar part-time role or within a small to medium-sized business

Proven experience in payroll administration and purchase ledger/accounts payable roles

Knowledge of HMRC payroll tools, processes and UK payroll legislation, including pensions and statutory deductions

Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (eg. Sage, Xero or similar)

Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail

Must be able to use MSExcel to an intermediate level of competence

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and show take the initiative

A highly skilled communicator

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration:

Process and manage end-to-end monthly payroll for employees (hourly and salaried), ensuring compliance with UK legislation, including tax codes, pensions, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, etc.)

Processing holiday, SSP, SMP, SPP payments and statutory deductions

Maintain and update employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, and any adjustments

Liaise with HMRC regarding payroll submissions, tax codes and queries as well as year end procedures

Complete ONS Survey requests

Prepare and distribute payslips, P60s and P45s in a timely manner

Oversee the company timekeeping clocking system and holiday portal (RotaCloud)

Ensure the company pension scheme is up to date with contributions and members

Address payroll-related queries from employees and management

Produce relevant management information and reports as required

Co-operate with HR Team to ensure Employee Life Cycle (ELC) procedures are properly

Work with external auditors to meet their requirements

Relevant filing as required.

Purchase and Sales Ledger:

Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and matching to purchase orders

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

Recording, tracking, and managing customer invoices, payments, credit sales, and outstanding balances to ensure accurate financial reporting and cash flow management

Monitor the purchase ledger inbox, responding to queries and requests from suppliers.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role