Group Payroll Clerk

Group Payroll Clerk
Evesham with 1-2 days WFH£30,000 - £35,000 We have a long track record of working with this client. Based on the outskirts of Evesham and leaders in their field and with a reputation for high quality products, they are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Group Payroll Clerk. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently for multiple departments within the organisation.

The ideal applicant will have experience with various accounting and HR software systems and will demonstrate strong data entry and analysis skills.
Duties

• Payroll Processing:
  Collect and verify employee timesheets, calculate wages, deductions, bonuses, and commissions for the Group.
• Record Maintenance:
  Update payroll records with changes in employee status, benefits, exemptions, job titles, and department transfers.
• Reporting:
  Prepare payroll reports summarising earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages for management and regulatory purposes. As well as supporting with other monthly Group reporting requirements. Post monthly payroll journals and complete balance sheet reviews for the payroll related codes.
• Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to labour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Discrepancy Resolution:
  Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analysing relevant information.
• Employee Support:
  Respond to employee and other stakeholder inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits while maintaining confidentiality.
• Audit:
  Support the half year and year end audit, providing reconciled supporting evidence on a timely basis.
• Ad hoc:
  Support with employee contracts and recruitment. Drive improvements to process and other ad-hoc requests as required.

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Payroll Clerk or in a similar role within an organisation that utilises Sage or comparable HRIS systems.
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy levels.
• Experience handling accounts payable tasks related to payroll processing.
• Demonstrated analysis skills to interpret payroll data effectively.
• Knowledge of human resources practices related to payroll administration and compliance standards.
• Previous exposure to processing large volumes of employee information in a fast-paced environment is desirable.