Senior payroll assistant

Our Client a very successfully and expanding accountancy practice with several offices throughout the region are currently on the lookout for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team The Role-Senior Payroll Administrator Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls in a timely and accurately manner Support other members of the team including leadership and training Undertake manual calculations of SSP, SMP, SPP and check against the payroll software and complete any forms for the DWP if appropriate Check information provided by clients and if necessary, raise any queries with clients Run various reports from the payroll system for managers to ensure correct Once confirmation is received from the client, finalise the payroll and issue remaining reports and online payslips Upload pension details to the relevant pension provider to meet the appropriate deadlines Manage the payroll data inbox daily including logging incoming payroll changes and liaising with clients to resolve queries and respond to requests Produce year end reports and issue P60s Ensure that all payroll activities meet legislative and statutory requirements The Person Have high-volume payroll experience gained in a payroll bureau Have working knowledge of payroll legislation Exceptional organisational skills Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients and colleagues face to face, over the telephone and by email The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities Excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel Be able to work individually and as part of a team.Ideally Knowledge of payroll software packages such as Sage, along with payroll experience gained in an accountancy practice. Knowledge of auto-enrolment and understanding the workings of Directors NIC would also be beneficial. The Package Competitive Salary 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 day for your birthday Flexible working options including Hybrid working Social events Opportunities for learning and development and fully paid qualifications Volunteering day and organised charitable events