Payroll Officer | Faversham | £25K - £26K pro rata

Our client, a well established business has seen growth and is looking to add another member to the payroll team on a part time basis. The ideal candidate would be looking to work 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Ensure Accurate and Timely Payroll Processing: Assist in the operation of the computerized payroll system to guarantee accurate and timely payment for all employees.
• Data Verification and Entry: Verify and enter information in the HR system as required to ensure accurate import into the payroll system.
• Support Workplaces: Provide necessary support to workplaces to ensure they can provide accurate information required to run the payroll.
• Check and Record Sickness/Absence: On an ongoing basis, review weekly sickness/absence sheets from departments, check for errors, and record sick hours for SSP and Occupational Sick Pay purposes.
• Payroll Information Verification: Upon receipt of payroll information, check for errors and make the necessary changes or entries in the payroll system.
• Address Pay and Pensions Queries: Progress pay and pensions queries to settle matters of uncertainty or those requiring clarification, liaising with the Assistant Payroll Manager as needed.
• Form Completion for Staff Changes: Complete necessary forms for staff transferring to, joining, or leaving the Company.
• Calculate Holiday Entitlement: Calculate holiday entitlement for new starters, leavers, and employees who change their contracted hours.
• Prepare Administrative Documents: Prepare administration forms, letters, or any other correspondence as required.
• Manage Salary Deductions: Ensure all deductions from salary are correctly recorded and forwarded to the appropriate bodies where necessary.
• Reconcile Payroll Liability Accounts: Ensure the Payroll Liability accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Pensions Information Management: Prepare, reconcile, and send pensions information to the pension providers as required.
• Transfer of Costs: Prepare transfer of costs for employees working in more than one department.
• Liaise for Accurate Correspondence: Ensure correspondence, the provision of information, and training are dealt with accurately, liaising with other departments as required.
• Manage Pay Loan Deductions: Ensure deductions relating to pay loans are properly recorded and reconciled.