Payroll Administrator

Salary from £26,500 to £34,000 (37.5 hours per week)

 Moore Green are  a long  established Chartered Accountancy Practice in the centre of Sudbury, Suffolk.  We are looking for the right person to join our friendly payroll team. 

We would love to speak to you if you are looking for a new role and...

Have a passion for a career in  payroll
Have worked in a payroll department in practice or in industry
Have excellent administration  and organisational skills
Have a good level of competency using Excel
Have previously used payroll systems 
Have always wanted to work in a team that support each other to deliver a great service

Hours  are 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday

Closing date for applications:  31st December 2024

Salary dependent upon qualification and experience

Please e-mail your CV to: joanne.wilkinson@mooregreen.co.uk

or by post to
Joanne Wilkinson, Moore Green Chartered Accountants, 22 Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2AA. 

Key Duties

• Carry out the full range of payroll duties including the processing of annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly payrolls
• Preparing and drafting documents such as payslips, P45’s and P60’s
• Processing Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC as required
• End of year processing and reconciliations including end of year RTI submissions
• Processing tax code changes
• Processing all new starters, leavers, absence, statutory leave and pay.
• Processing payroll reports for management
• Ensuring compliance with tax, NI and pension contributions
• Following and helping to develop processes for the delivery of payroll work
• Providing first line support for payroll queries
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships

Part A

The following criteria (experience, skills, and qualifications) will be used to short-list at the application stage:

Essential:

• Good written communication skills
• Five GCSEs, grades 5-9 (C-A*) which must include Maths (Grade 6/B or above) and English (Grade B/6 or above)
• Evidence of further education, for example: ‘A’ levels, B-tech, or NVQ level 2
• Good ICT and keyboard skills, including the use of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, etc)
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative with a can-do attitude
• Able to plan and prioritise allocated tasks within prescribed timescales
• Able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions
• Able to analyse information
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• 2 years relevant work experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Full clean driving licence

Part B

The following criteria will be further explored at interview:

• Excellent communication skills
• Pleasant, friendly personality
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build excellent relationships with colleagues and clients
• Able to demonstrate initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Demonstrates smart and professional appearance
• Demonstrates some knowledge of the practice
• Demonstrates motivation and keenness to engage in professional education
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development