Payroll Clerk

Harlow Bros Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK timber company is seeking a dedicated Payroll Clerk to support their accounts team. The candidate will be responsible for collecting employee time records and processing payroll using Sage. Key tasks include generating payroll reports, handling statutory sick pay, and maintaining accurate employee records. This role offers various benefits including life assurance and employee assistance programs, emphasizing a commitment to quality and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have experience with Microsoft Office and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Access to 24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Collect employee time recordings for around 120 employees.
• Calculate overtime, absence, holiday, parental leave, and process on Sage payroll.
• Generate payroll reports and HMRC reporting.

Skills

Experience using Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience with Sage preferred but not essential

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll Professional

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Clerk to join our team in Harlow Bros Long Whatton. The Payroll Clerk plays a vital role in the day to day running of the accounts team. This will involve collecting time records, calculating overtime, holiday absences etc and processing payroll using Sage.

Responsibilities

• Collection of employee time recordings for Long Whatton and I‑Beam employees (120 approx.)
• Assess against individual shift pattern
• Calculate overtime, absence, holiday, parental leave etc.
• Process information on Sage payroll – Sage 50 Payroll Professional
• Generate relevant payroll reports
• Create HMRC reporting
• Generate Banking file for uplift to bank for payment by Tuesday each week
• Highlight issues where employees not clocking
• Specific absence or areas of concern
• Statutory Sick pay summary
• Boot allowance
• Filing of paperwork
• Input weekly journal information
• Generate overtime reports
• Maintain employee records on time and attendance system
• Pension contribution submissions
• Monthly administration: Generate CIS reporting
• Update HMRC spreadsheet for PAYE and NI reconciliation
• Generate DoE payment summary
• Holiday average valuation creation
• Annual requirements
• Process Year end Sage and HMRC procedures
• Create Gender Pay Gap reports
• Update Apprenticeship levy values
• Weekly summaries for all branch employees (60 approx.) in relation to monthly payroll
• Support annual review documentation, departmental budget estimates and Holiday accrual
• Support file creation for Gender Pay Gap
• Support annual documentation for Death in Service and Accidental cover

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Sage preferred but not essential

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Access to 24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

How to Apply

Join us at Harlow Timber Group and become a part of a company that values quality, integrity, and teamwork. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence. Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values.