Payroll Processor

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Processor to join our team based in Braintree, Essex.

Requirements:

• 3 - 4 years Payroll experience
• Comfortable with a payroll processing program such as Sage Line 50
• Be able to handle large volumes of data
• Knowledge of RTI requirements
• Knowledge of auto enrolment including processing of NEST transactions
• Knowledge of CIS preferable but not essential
• Good knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Commitment to learning new skills to develop your knowledge
• Work well within a team environment
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties

Responsibilities:

• To work within a small team of 4 staff
• To assist with the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for over 350 clients
• To input all new starters and leavers onto the payroll system
• To deal with HMRC in respect of basic queries
• To respond to and resolve payroll queries
• To liaise with the Payroll Manager to cover holidays within the department
• To undertake the training requirements of the Practice in order to develop and progress your knowledge and skills and to follow the requirement of any apprenticeship route provided.
• To integrate successfully with the team and provide effective support for other team members.
• To be prepared to take on additional tasks and follow instructions and procedures that are required for the operation of the payroll process.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Paid parking
• A pension plan of 4.5% employers contribution and 4% employees contribution (after 3 months service)
• Life assurance (after 3 months service)
• Tax-free Birthday and Christmas gifts
• Annual bonus based on profits - averages between 2-3.5% of salary based on a full year of working
• Early finish Friday option (full time employees only)
• On-going courses and training