Junior Payroll Assistant

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services provider in Worthing is seeking a Junior Payroll Assistant to support their payroll team. This role involves assisting with payroll processing and various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, good numeracy skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a team. Full training will be provided. Join a friendly, modern workplace with opportunities for career growth and benefits such as paid overtime and employer pension contributions.

Benefits

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

4% employer pension contributions

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days

Cash Plan scheme

Discounts for online and high street shops

Relaxed dress code

Possibility of occasional remote work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with payroll preparations at different intervals.
• Filing and clerical tasks.
• Processing starters and leavers.
• Administering pension schemes and auto enrolment.
• Assisting with year-end processing.
• Processing PAYE/NI reconciliations.
• Handling statutory sick pay and maternity/paternity pay.
• Implementing payroll corrections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to follow procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Numeracy skills

Education

GCSE Maths at least grade C or equivalent

Job description

Junior 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 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