Payroll Assistant

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic payroll outsourcing company based in Worthing is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage multiple payrolls while ensuring compliance with current legislation. The role offers a friendly and modern working environment, opportunities for skill progression, paid overtime, and a benefits package that includes employer pension contributions and discounts through a lifestyle hub. The ideal candidate has extensive payroll experience and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

4% employer pension contributions

Discounts for online and high street shops

Relaxed dress code policy

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll bureau, outsourced payroll, or in-house payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll software systems.
• Knowledge of current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll runs.
• Collate information from clients.
• Process payroll related changes by deadlines.
• Deal with client enquiries and administration of pension auto-enrolment.
• Prepare end of month and year-end submissions.

Skills

Extensive payroll experience

Detail oriented with high attention to detail

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

Effective communication with clients and colleagues

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Department: Business Outsourcing

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worthing

Description

Here at Carpenter Box, we have a dedicated payroll team who look after businesses and their staff, by processing payroll at different intervals throughout the month. Our payroll bureau experts are on top of the ever-changing legislation in payroll compliance, including pension auto-enrolment.

We're seeking a Payroll Administrator who is detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace environment, all whilst delivering a first class service to our clients in our successful payroll bureau. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you’ll be managing multiple payrolls at any one time alongside a supportive team.

If you’re someone with extensive experience in either payroll bureau, outsourced payroll or in-house payroll who can really hit the ground running then we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly, 2 weekly, 4 weekly and monthly payroll runs
• Collating information from clients in various forms
• Preparing files for online client banking/BACS submissions
• Processing advised changes including tax code, bonus, pay rate by agreed cut off dates
• Dealing with enquiries from clients, and relevant authorities
• Administering pension auto-enrolment
• Calculating holiday pay, SMP, SSP, SPP
• Processing starters and leavers
• Prepare end of month and year end submissions
• Completion of P45 and P60s
• Processing all reports

The successful candidate must be experience in utilising payroll software systems. Candidates must also be familiar with current legislation and be able to work under tight deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive payroll experience
• Detail orientated with high attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• The confidence to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work towards and manage deadlines accordingly

Job Benefits

• Based in Worthing town centre in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
• Opportunity to progress your skills and experience
• Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Opportunity to join our Cash Plan scheme
• Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
• Relaxed dress code policy