Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Location Comber
Job type: Full time
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job ref: J116891
Published: 17 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Assistant to join the finance team at Mash Direct, based in Comber.

Mash Direct is a well-established, family-run business based in Comber, Northern Ireland who are renowned for its range of high-quality, locally-sourced, ready-to-eat vegetables and meals.

Pay Rate: £30,000 per annum

Hours Per Week: 40hours

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (9am – 5:30pm) 30 minute break included

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary to Permanenet

Job Criteria:

- Be able to work well as part of a team

- Positive attitude at work.

- 2 to 5 years experience working in a payroll function

- Able to demonstrate practical experience

Job Duties:

- Payroll Processing: Administer and process end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll for c250 employees using Sage software, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.

- Also required to liaise closely with Company's nominated recruitment agencies to manage the timely and accurate reporting of work hours for temporary workers.

- Statutory Deductions: Calculate and process PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions.

- Employee Records: Maintain accurate records, updating changes promptly (starters, leavers, employment status, role changes).

- Time and Attendance: Manage and reconcile records reporting payroll data daily to Senior Leadership.

- Payments: Upload payments to the bank account each week once payroll is finalised.

- Compliance: Ensure adherence to UK payroll legislation, tax laws, and regulations.

- Reporting: Prepare and submit statutory reports (RTI, EPS, FPS, ONS) and generate payroll reports for management KPI information.

- Support: Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

- Year-End Transactions: Complete payroll year-end transactions and assist in audits.

- Collaboration: Work closely with HR and managers to ensure seamless payroll processes and accuracy.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements and review controls.

- HMRC Forms: Process P60s, P45s, P11Ds, and Annual Returns.

Additional Information:

This payroll/ account assistant position is in Comber, Northern Ireland

If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to anna.coulter@industrialtemps.com or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask for Anna

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