Meraki Talent are working with a Payroll specialist company who are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join the team in St Albans. They provide payroll services and payroll admin to support a portfolio of clients.
 
Please be aware that the role is office based and will most likely need to drive as they’re located on the outskirts of St Albans. This is a newly created role due to growth and expansion. 
 
Individual requirements 
*A proven track record in end-to-end payroll processing (min two years experience).
*CIPP qualified (preferable but not required).
*Experience of dealing with client payroll (Paye, Umbrella, Sole Trader & Limited) 
*Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
*Excellent customer service skills.
*Attention to detail.
*Neat & tidy record keeping/files.
*The ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure.
*The ability to work independently as well as within a team.
*The ability to meet tight deadlines.
*Self-motivation and enthusiasm.
*Good IT skills.
*Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation.
*Ability to learn quickly.
Principle Accountabilities:
*Setting up of new PAYE schemes.
*System set-up of new payrolls.
*Processing starters and leavers.
*Administration of all statutory payments.
*Processing pro rata calculations.
*Dealing with manual tax, national insurance and statutory payment calculation.
*Dealing with RTI reporting.
*Responding to client and HMRC queries.
*Liaising with Partners, other members of the firm, clients and third party organisations regarding payroll matters.
*Administration of Auto Enrolment for workplace pensions.
*Setting up, calculating and processing any payments and claims, in relation to future government support schemes.