Junior Payroll Assistant

Junior Payroll Assistant

Department: Business Outsourcing

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worthing

Here at Carpenter Box, we have a dedicated payroll team who look after businesses and their staff, by processing payroll at different intervals throughout the month. Our payroll bureau experts are on top of the ever-changing legislation in payroll compliance, including pension auto-enrolment.

We are currently looking for a Junior Payroll Assistant to support our Worthing based team. This role may suit someone who has some existing experience and is looking for a new opportunity, or someone looking to begin their career in payroll. Some experience in a professional services environment would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

• Assisting with the preparation of weekly, fortnightly, 4 weekly and monthly payrolls
• Filing and other clerical tasks
• Processing starters and leavers
• Assisting with the administration of pension schemes and auto enrolment
• Assisting with year-end processing
• Assisting with PAYE/NI reconciliations
• Assisting with the processing of statutory sick pay, and statutory maternity and paternity pay
• Assisting with payroll corrections

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good team player
• Able to follow established policies and procedures
• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• The confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues
• To be able work well within the existing structure of the team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good numeracy skills ideally with GCSE Maths at least grade C or equivalent

• Based in Worthing town centre in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
• Opportunity to progress your skills and experience
• Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Opportunity to join our Cash Plan scheme
• Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Full time office based with the possibility of working from home on occasions by prior agreement with manager