Payroll Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time
• Hybrid working 

We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing various types of payments, maintaining accurate records in compliance with HMRC legislation, and ensuring all payroll-related data is correctly calculated and entered into our systems.

• Process Company Sick Pay, Statutory Sick Pay, and other statutory and company payments as required.
• Enter all self-certificates and medical certificates onto the SAGE payroll system and maintain individual sickness files in line with HMRC and company policy.
• Recalculate sickness entitlement as needed, issue relevant communications regarding pay changes due to sickness, and handle related enquiries.
• Inform employees of missing sickness documentation and ensure all payroll information is accurately calculated and recorded.
• Manage contract variations, including salary checks and proportionate changes before updating SAGE.
• Calculate proportionate salaries for new starters, inputting details such as bank account information, tax forms, pension and union subscriptions, and process leavers including annual leave and accrued holiday payments.
• Monthly input and documentation of HMRC tax information, attachments of earnings, pension changes, overpayments, pay queries, timesheets, long service awards, and miscellaneous details.
• Update payroll at month end, prepare documentation for leavers, and ensure compliance with RTI requirements.
• Conduct general payroll administration tasks, including the preparation, printing, and sorting of payslips and reports, and complete all mortgage and insurance forms/documentation received.
• Assist with annual and month-end procedures, ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Proven experience in payroll administration.
• Familiarity with SAGE payroll system or similar software.
• Strong understanding of HMRC Statutory Sickness Pay legislation and payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.