Payroll Assistant

Job DescriptionPayroll Assistant needed in Southampton at a Car Dealership (Automotive industry)Salary: circa £25,000 Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (1 hour lunch).
Would consider less hours pro rata.
About the position:The Payroll Assistant is a member of the Payroll Team and will report to the Payroll Manager.
The Payroll Assistant will work as part of a team to process end-to-end monthly payroll for the group in an accurate and timely fashion.
Providing support to all colleagues at all levels through the helpdesk.
They will be an active participant in delivering the People Agenda.
Payroll Assistant duties include: Collating and uploading payments into the payroll system.Processing monthly starters, leavers, and salary changesReconciling payroll and pension control accounts.Processing pension payments.Year-end payroll.Provide support, advice, and assistance on matters of pay or employee benefits.Assist with creation of monthly payroll reports.Accurate calculation and transfer of monthly payments to HMRC for tax and NI contributions, and other deductions and returns.Absence compliance (sickness, holiday & parental leave etc)Archiving and filing as required.
Additional Information: Previous payroll experience with an understanding of statutory payments and deductionsExcel proficient, including creating and formatting spreadsheets.PC, Microsoft literate.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Able to work as part of a team and share knowledge.Used to working in a busy, pressurised environment to strict deadlines.