Payroll Manager / Bookkeeper / AAT Level 3

Job Description

Payroll Manager/ Bookkeeper with excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Sage and previous experience of working in a fast-paced office environment is required for an established marketing company based in Feering, Colchester,Essex.SALARY: £25,000 pro rataLOCATION: This is a hybrid role working with 1 day a month in the office in Feering, Colchester. (Initial training at the start of employment will be office based)JOB TYPE: Part-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 20 Hours per WeekJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Payroll Manager/ Bookkeeper with excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Sage and previous experience of working in a fast-paced office environment.Working as a Payroll Manager/ Bookkeeper you will be an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function for the company.As a Payroll Manager/ Bookkeeper you will also be responsible for processing monthly payrolls for, at present, around 100 employees, spread across 4 companies.APPLY TODAYIf this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour role as a Payroll Manager/ Bookkeeper will include:

• Processing monthly payrolls

• Liaising with departmental managers and external accountants when required

• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in all payroll areas

• Inputting salaries and hours onto relevant software (e.g. Moneysoft) including bonus, overtime, holidays and unpaid leave

• Calculating and inputting amounts relating to SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP

• Adding, updating and removing employees from payroll including producing P45s for leavers

• Sending payment schedules to accounts for approval each month

• Completing payroll reports for record-keeping and managerial review purposes

• Manage the Auto-enrolment pension scheme

• Complying with GDPR and other relevant legislation regarding confidentiality of pay and personal records of colleagues

• Distribution of pay slips and post within strict deadlines

• Answering queries regarding wages, deductions, attendance and time records

• Updating payment templates on various platforms for new staff and changes to personal details

• Setting up template payments

• Calculate bonuses and allowances

• Monitoring holiday system to analyse sickness and absence and amending pay accordingly

• Enter purchase invoices onto SAGE for Focus on Media, matching with serial number on Advantage and processing for payment

• Working through Draft Sales invoices, making real and sending to clients

• Enter overhead invoices onto SAGE for with appropriate nominal code and process for payment

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• BSc in Accounting, AAT Level 3 qualified, Human Resources or relevant field

• Experience within a similar role and processing payrolls

• An understanding of payroll software packages including Moneysoft

• An understanding of GDPR and relevant legislation

• A good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel

• Excellent numeracy skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective time management skills

• Pro-active and self-motivated

• The ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines

HOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to usyou are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P8351Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Feering, Colchester, Essex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.