Assistant Payroll Manager

Job Description

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking an experienced payroll professional for the role of Assistant Payroll Manager. Alongside the Payroll and Accounts Manager you will carry out the weekly and monthly payroll for our hotel group of circa 650employees.Our location is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park). We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests.CONTRACT AND PAY RATEThe gross annual salary is £24,000. The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 30 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8am or 9am, start time can be discussed dependant on candidate requirements. An optional 5th day may be offered on monthlypayroll week.BENEFITSOur brand has been voted within the top 15 hospitality employers of the year for the past three years, and our HR Team won People Team of the Year 2022, so we must be doing something right! In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivityand opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:-40 per cent off stays at any Dakota-25 per cent off drinks and dining at any Dakota-Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions video GP consultations and private prescription services online fitness resources access to the Smart Spending App to enjoy shopping discounts-Access to the My Mind Pal app-Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions-Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.-Family-friendly flexible working options-Meals on duty and uniforming-£150 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team-£10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor-Free free bi-annual eye testing for users of display screen equipment-Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsbility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety-Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System-Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan-Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house ApprenticeshipsFull terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELSDakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakotas story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, andGlasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Payroll and Accounts Manager, be responsible for carrying out the processing and administering weekly and monthly payroll runs for the group including:

• Running the starters & leavers report, adding new starters to the system.
• Maintaining the accuracy of information held on the payroll system.
• Run the payroll for weekly & monthly paid employees including salary deductions & wage advancements.
• Updating any student loan/tax code changes as issued by HMRC.#
• Registering eligible individuals to the pension programme and upload and process all pension payments through our pension providers.
• Processing/paying bonuses an ad-hoc incentives.
• Processing leavers including calculating final holiday pay and preparing P45s.
• Submitting weekly/monthly RTI to HMRC and monthly EPS to HMRC.
• Collating & processing payments for training that are compliant with National Minimum Wage.
• Completing year end payroll process including issuing of P60s.
• Ensuring Working Time Directive and National Minimum Wage compliance.
• Answering any payroll & pension queries.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTSThe successful applicant will have/be:

• At least 2 years experience in a payroll role. (Essential)
• Experience working in a hospitality setting. (Desired)
• An in-depth knowledge of HMRC guidelines and wage laws.
• Experience in the use of Sage.
• Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office programs and be advanced at using Excel.
• A strong and driven numerically minded individual who is able to work at pace.
• A proactive individual who is goal orientated and a problem solver.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

APPLYTo apply, please send us your up to date CV. For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:-Website-Instagram: @dakotahotelsuk or @dakotahotel_edb-Trip Advisor: Dakota Edinburgh-Facebook page: Dakota Edinburgh

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HMRCMicrosoft ExcelProblem SolvingSageWages