Payroll Services Assistant - FTC

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Come and join the number one food service company in the country…me and join the number one food service company in the country…

With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator for a 12 month fixed term contract.

Role Purpose Statement

Compile Payroll data by maintaining payroll records, in order to correctly pay employees.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

– Download weekly attendance and payments sheets
– Update employee payroll records by recording changes that affect pay, (P45, P46, P6, Court orders, Student loans) other payments and deductions
– Simulate pay changes and correct errors
– Check holiday pay, statutory sick pay and other payments, including non-taxable payments
– Process BACS and Chaps payments
– Using the current procedure in place, process and
– Prepare and issue payslips
– Knowledge of flexible benefits and salary sacrifice.
– Understanding PAYE, NIC and Tax Codes
– Processing Year End details, tax code uplifts and P11D’s
– Reconcile financial control accounts
– Process accurate payroll reports for senior managers and HRBP’s

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

– General Payroll experience
– Strong computer literacy, advanced Excel user
– Well organised and systematic approach
– Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
– Experience of computerised payroll systems and a working knowledge of current payroll legislation
– Knowledge of SAP system beneficial
– Knowledge of Republic of Ireland Payroll beneficial but not essential
– Knowledge of flexible benefits and salary sacrifice.
– Understanding PAYE, NIC and Tax Codes
– Processing Year End details, tax code uplifts and P11D’s
– Reconcile financial control accounts
– Process accurate payroll reports for senior managers and HRBP’s
– Excellent communication skills with all levels, i.e. internal/external customers
– Customer centric
– Calm and confident approach
– Confidentiality
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Mature and sympathetic attitude

The Business

Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.