Payroll Administrator

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (FT)

Based in our small and friendly payroll team in Uckfield, East Sussex, you will have current payroll bureau experience and be confident in managing a diverse client portfolio (consisting of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls) and dealing with all client queries in relation to the same.

“I really enjoy working with my payroll team!”  Angela

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entering payroll data from start to finish accurately
• Reconciling payroll to client data
• Preparing payroll journals
• Analysing weekly and monthly PAYE figures
• Calculating SSP/SMP/SAP
• Preparing Bacs files
• Producing and distributing pension scheme returns, including notification of changes in members’ status and uploading to pension provider
• Dealing effectively with queries from clients and HMRC

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Thorough knowledge of PAYE and relevant legislation
• Ability to manually calculate and explain calculations/breakdown with clients
• Evidence of being a proactive, hands-on team player who is confident in working to changing priorities in a busy department
• A natural organiser with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Flexibility (busy periods will require working longer hours to meet deadlines)
• MS office (intermediate Excel)

DESIRABLE

• Working knowledge of computerised payroll software (Cyberaid Teamtrak advantageous but training provided)
• CIPP qualified or working towards qualification

This is a highly deadline-based role so, at times, flexibility on hours in peak times will be required.

To apply please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@sgllp.co.uk