Payroll Assistant

About the role

• Conduct payroll processing work on an allocated portfolio of clients; extend this to any client during times of peak demand
• Read and process client payroll data, satisfy client data requests and review client data for completeness
• Escalate more complex payroll areas & queries from self & team that require Senior or above involvement 
• Regular & timely communication of progress and workload with Payroll Assistant Manager/line  manager as appropriate
• Conduct pension enrolments & re-enrolment compliance
• Ensure payroll impact log management
• Complete BACS entries
• Process HMRC information
• Checking budgets and timelines on jobs so as to be clear on the framework being worked to
• Monitor work progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each key task or phase.  Send completed work for review by Senior or above 
• Contribute to timely and accurate preparation of bills and WIP reviews
• Complete self assessment review for each payroll job once completed
• Act as a key point of contact for nominated clients so as to obtain client data and to manage all their payroll requirements
•  Update client lists regularly
• Return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within required deadline and ensure promises are kept 

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards. 
• Leave –20.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab. 
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan