Payroll Officer

Company:  ASG Resourcing Ltd
Location: Chester
Closing Date: 11/08/2024
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Opportunity: Payroll Officer (12-Month Fixed Term with Potential for Permanent Placement)** Salary - £30,000 - £32,000K DOE Hybrid working offered Are you an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next exciting opportunity? A longstanding and established accountancy practice in the heart of Chester is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to join their client payroll team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent role as the practice continues to grow. **Role Overview:** As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for processing a portfolio of client payrolls and addressing client queries. This hybrid position offers the convenience of free parking in central Chester. **Key Responsibilities:** - Process end-to-end payroll for a variety of payroll frequencies using Sage Payroll. - Manage payroll systems and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data. - Handle maternity, paternity, sickness records, and other employee situations. - Compute employees’ take-home pay based on time records, benefits, and taxes. - Respond to staff inquiries regarding wages, deductions, attendance, and time records. - Adhere to payroll policies, procedures, and comply with relevant laws. - Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in payroll records. - Maintain confidentiality of employees’ pay records. - Complete payroll reports for record-keeping or managerial review. - Distribute wages through direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** - Proficiency in payroll processing. - High attention to detail. - Familiarity with payroll software, specifically Sage. - Understanding of tax procedures and benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes. - Knowledge of pension administration, including adding new starters and monthly pension submissions. - Experience liaising with clients and completing client payrolls is desired. - Strong customer service skills. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary. - Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office and remote work. - Free parking in the heart of Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant and proactive payroll team. If you have payroll bureau experience and are confident with Excel and Sage 50 Payroll, we would love to hear from you
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