Payroll Assistant - Part Time

An opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Payroll Assistant based at our Head Office in Doncaster working 20 hours per week.

The Payroll Assistant will play a key role within the Head Office payroll function and will report into the Payroll Supervisor. Payroll experience is not essential. This position will suit someone who can process numerical data with attention to detail, enjoys working within a team, and is willing to look for process improvements.

Key accountabilities

The role within the team will include (but is not limited to) the below duties, which may change over time:

• Enter Hours from salary timesheets sent weekly on a daily basis into the payroll system to ensure accuracy of cost allocation.
• Index and file inputted timesheets in a timely manner
• Accurate recording of timesheet Amendments received to assist right first-time approach
• Follow up with the business on late timesheets or those not correctly authorised
• Assist other members of the department in the production of monthly reports
• Take part in weekly payroll meetings and bring process improvement ideas
• Any Ad-hoc duties as specified by the Payroll Supervisor

Skills & experience

Requirements

• Highly organised
• Strong work ethic and a self-starter
• Work to a high degree of speed and accuracy to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Have the ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation via phone and email
• Good knowledge of basic excel
• Willingness to problem solve / recommend solutions.

Other

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, performance related pay, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Location

The position will be based at our Head Office in Doncaster.