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Payroll / Office Assistant (Full-Time)

£30,000 - £35,000

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Payroll & Administrative Assistant to join a well-established company in the Grays, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to develop their career in a supportive office environment, with comprehensive training provided where necessary.

The Responsibilities

This diverse role combines key support for payroll operations with essential general office administration. Your core duties will include:

Payroll Support:

* Accurately reviewing and reconciling weekly time submissions.

* Entering time data into the payroll processing system.

* Handling the processing and record-keeping for weekly and monthly payroll cycles to guarantee precise and timely wage disbursements.

* Managing periodic workplace pension contributions and related schemes.

* Interacting with tax authorities and employees regarding compensation matters.

* Updating expense tracking spreadsheets on a weekly basis.

* Maintaining employee leave and personnel records.

* Operating within strict deadlines while upholding exceptional accuracy and meticulousness.

* Managing workload priorities effectively.

Administrative Support:

* Responding to incoming calls, taking messages, and directing enquiries as needed.

* Assisting with organising office documentation and upholding operational standards.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an individual who is:

* Self-assured, driven, and possesses strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.

* Extremely organised with keen attention to detail.

* Capable of performing effectively under tight deadlines.

Due to the sensitive nature of employee information, the successful candidate will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Training & Development

Full training will be provided to ensure you are fully proficient, especially if you are new to some of these areas. This will cover:

* Understanding and processing payroll, including principles of income tax, national insurance, construction industry scheme, statutory sick pay, and statutory parental pay.

* Learning and utilising industry-standard payroll software.

Position Details

* Employment Type: Full-time, permanent.

* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

* Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000

If you are a meticulous and dependable individual eager to enhance your payroll and administrative expertise within a dynamic office setting, we invite you to apply