Senior Payroll Assistant

Our Client a very successfully and expanding accountancy practice with several offices throughout the region are currently on the lookout for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team
The Role-Senior Payroll Administrator

Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls in a timely and accurately manner
Support other members of the team including leadership and training
Undertake manual calculations of SSP, SMP, SPP and check against the payroll software and complete any forms for the DWP if appropriate
Check information provided by clients and if necessary, raise any queries with clients
Run various reports from the payroll system for managers to ensure correct
Once confirmation is received from the client, finalise the payroll and issue remaining reports and online payslips
Upload pension details to the relevant pension provider to meet the appropriate deadlines
Manage the payroll data inbox daily including logging incoming payroll changes and liaising with clients to resolve queries and respond to requests
Produce year end reports and issue P60s
Ensure that all payroll activities meet legislative and statutory requirements 
The Person

Have high-volume payroll experience gained in a payroll bureau
Have working knowledge of payroll legislation
Exceptional organisational skills
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients and colleagues face to face, over the telephone and by email
The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail
Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems
Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities
Excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
Be able to work individually and as part of a team.Ideally

Knowledge of payroll software packages such as Sage, along with payroll experience gained in an accountancy practice.
Knowledge of auto-enrolment and understanding the workings of Directors NIC would also be beneficial. 
 
The Package

Competitive Salary
22 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 day for your birthday
Flexible working options including Hybrid working
Social events
Opportunities for learning and development and fully paid qualifications
Volunteering day and organised charitable events