Payroll Assistant

My client is seeking a motivated and eager individual who is looking to develop their payroll skills within a supportive, close-knit team. Working alongside the Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Officer, you will play a key role in managing three weekly payrolls and one monthly payroll. This role offers excellent growth potential, with the opportunity to progress to Payroll Officer over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process holiday requests and manage sickness absence records.

• Prepare monthly reports, including employee movements, new starters, and leavers.

• Enter new starters and process leavers in the payroll system.

• Input timesheets for both weekly and monthly payrolls.

• Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Support the annual salary review process.

• Process sickness-related and statutory payments.

• Perform wage reconciliations for weekly and monthly payrolls for the Accounts department.

• Manage commissions, bonuses, overtime, and expenses for all payroll cycles.

• Maintain and organise payroll documentation and reports.

• Keep Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) up to date.

• Distribute payslips efficiently and accurately.

• Provide administrative support to the Fleet Manager as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and best practices.

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Experience using iTrent payroll software.