Payroll Administrator Nantwich Monday Friday. 37.5 hours - Flexible between 8am 5.30pm £25,000 - £29,000 dependant on experience My client is a well-known and established Accountancy Practice known for their quality of service, and excellent reputation. Due to continued growth are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their established team. This will be an entry level role so would be suitable for anyone in the early stages of their payroll career, or currently working in an accounts centred role looking for a new direction. Those will payroll experience will also be considered. As the Payroll Administrator you will be primarily responsible for assisting with the administration and processing of payrolls within the team and to provide a first-class payroll bureau service. The Payroll Administrator will be:

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of small to medium size client payrolls from end to end with little or no supervision.
• Use STAR/IRIS Payroll Professional software efficiently, including import/exports.
• To process all types of manual payroll calculations, including Director s NI.
• To have an extensive knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory payments e.g., redundancy, SMP/SAP, SPP and SSP when running client payrolls.
• To possess knowledge of auto enrolment pension schemes for the purpose of payroll processing, including the AE process and pension upload to pension providers websites.
• To send BACS payments.
• Assist with small client setups; Proactively develop and keep up to date with new payroll legislation and compliance.
• Proactively conduct payroll reconciliations and analysis with no supervision.
• Proactively consult with HMRC and assist with more technical enquiries when they arise.
• To use own initiative to resolve issues and to assist the team where possible, by providing a range of solutions and seeking advice where necessary.
• Develops and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels.

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Administrator will have:

• Good IT skills, including a good knowledge of Excel.
• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a professional service environment.
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge of current payroll legislation and is confident in using payroll software, specifically STAR.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with clients and staff.
• Organises own work and possess the ability to prioritise own tasks.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and a high concern for accuracy.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of teamwork and responds willingly to all team members reasonable requests.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to learn more, then please contact Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Jo Glover. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted, but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.