Job Vacancy - 13 April

VACANCY - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Simpson Wood is one of Huddersfield's longest standing accountancy practices and due to our on-going success and growth we are looking to recruit an ambitious, motivated and hardworking Payroll Administrator to join our existing team. As a Payroll administrator, you would prepare the payroll for multiple clients of the practice and be part of a small yet growing payroll team.

Responsibilities include:

• Calculating accurate wages, including bonuses, salary increases and overtime
• Calculating tax, national insurance deductions and pension contributions
• Calculating statutory payments, such as SMP, SSP, SPP etc.
• Issuing of relevant tax forms
• Process new documentation for starters and leavers
• Handle and respond to discrepancies and queries relating to payroll

Skills required include:

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Good timekeeping and an ability to meet strict deadlines
• Organised, logical and methodical approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility - busy periods may require longer working hours
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI and Auto Enrolment regulations
• Understanding of ongoing legislative changes which affect payroll
• Understanding of Workplace Pensions and Auto Enrolment
• Experience using computerised payroll software
• Discretion at handling confidential and sensitive information

Qualifications required include:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C above)
• Previous experience of processing multiple payrolls
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel  with experience using spreadsheets
• Basic accounts skills for producing journals, preferred but not essential
• Eligibility to work in the UK

For the right candidate, a part time role would be considered or potentially split role between payroll and bookkeeping.