Junior Payroll Assistant

Carpenter Box Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll services firm is seeking a Junior Payroll Assistant to join their team in Worthing. This role is suitable for candidates with existing payroll experience or those looking to start their career in payroll. Responsibilities include assisting with payroll preparation, processing starters and leavers, and handling various payroll tasks. The environment is relaxed and friendly, with opportunities for skill progression and benefits including employer pension contributions and a Cash Plan scheme.

Benefits

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

4% employer pension contributions

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days

Join Cash Plan scheme

Discounts for online and high street shops

Relaxed dress code policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to follow established policies and procedures.
• Good numeracy skills ideally with GCSE Maths at least grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of weekly, fortnightly, 4 weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Filing and other clerical tasks.
• Processing starters and leavers.
• Assisting with pension scheme administration.
• Assisting with year-end processing.
• Assisting with PAYE/NI reconciliations.
• Processing statutory sick pay, maternity and paternity pay.
• Assisting with payroll corrections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to follow policies

Work under pressure

Effective communication

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Numeracy skills

Education

GCSE Maths at least grade C or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Department: Business Outsourcing

Location: Worthing

Role

We are currently looking for a Junior Payroll Assistant to support our Worthing based team. This role may suit someone who has some existing experience and is looking for a new opportunity, or someone looking to begin their career in payroll. Some experience in a professional services environment would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of weekly, fortnightly, 4 weekly and monthly payrolls
• Filing and other clerical tasks
• Processing starters and leavers
• Assisting with the administration of pension schemes and auto enrolment
• Assisting with year-end processing
• Assisting with PAYE/NI reconciliations
• Assisting with the processing of statutory sick pay, and statutory maternity and paternity pay
• Assisting with payroll corrections

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good team player
• Able to follow established policies and procedures
• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• The confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues
• To be able work well within the existing structure of the team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good numeracy skills ideally with GCSE Maths at least grade C or equivalent

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
• Full time office based with the possibility of working from home on occasions by prior agreement with manager