The Payroll Assistant will be a key part of the financial accounting team of five and will lead the payroll processing function. You will be responsible for processing the monthly payroll for permanent and bank staff, preparing payment schedules and handling reconciliations.

Client Details

A large, well established housing association in London with a great reputation.

Description

The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for:

• Processing the monthly payroll from start to finish for over 500 employees.
• Support internal users of the iTrent system, providing advice and solving problems as required.
• Ensuring effective salary calculations for all aspects of pay and deductions including starters, leavers, SSP, SMP, SPP, bonus, overtime, season ticket loans, child care vouchers, expense etc. Making sure that all authorisations, payroll controls, payroll compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensure HMRC submissions are made accurately and in compliance with tax legislation.
• Submit returns to HMRC including, RTI submission monthly as well as year-end submissions including P45, P60, P11D, PSAs, LGPS return etc. Liaising with HMRC regularly and resolving any associated queries Process the annual performance payment and cost of living uplift.

Profile

The successful Payroll Assistant will have:

• Proven track record of processing monthly payroll, posting journals, preparing reconciliations and processing high volume transactions
• Strong knowledge of iTrent or other similar payroll system.
• Ability to deal with complex payroll queries
• Statutory rules and regulations knowledge, such as maternity, sickness and shared parental leave.

Job Offer

The successful Payroll Assistant will receive:

• Wage: Up to £19ph
• Permanent opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic payroll team of five