Payroll Clerk
Location: Northumberland
KCR Solutions are working with this progressive manufacturing company based Northumberland in their search for a Payroller.
As part of a Team of four, this role is to assist with the end-to-end payroll function for up to 10 of their UK sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
- Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
- Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages
- Pension administration
- Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
- Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
- Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
- Processing and issuing P45 forms to employees
- Maintenance of time and attendance system
- Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge
- Knowledge of wage withholding orders
- Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns
- Good client service skills
- Being an effective team player
- Sound decision-making skills
- Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
- Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records
THIS ROLE IS FULLY OFFICE BASED
Our client offers flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and a great benefits package. A competitive salary is also offered.
Our client offers flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and a great benefits package. A competitive salary is also offered.
You will have a minimum of 1 years experience working within payroll.