Payroll Assistant

Based: Central London, flexible working and home working options. After the initial training period, there is an expectation for the Payroll Officer to spend a minimum of 3 days per month in the office.

Salary: GBP29,680 gross per annum pro-rata (GBP11,872 gross p.a. for two days / hourly rate of GBP16.31 for a 14 hour week)

Hours: 14 hours a week

Contract: Permanent; Part - time; 14 hours per week must be available to run monthly payroll, the key period being between the middle of the month.

To play a key role assisting in the smooth and efficient running of the Payroll function at TPM, providing a high quality Payroll service. You will also work flexibly and undertake general administration work as necessary.

Responsible for running TPM s payroll with our external provider (Moorepay and with support from the Management Accountant); being a first point of contact for Payroll queries from across the organisation. Maintain a strong working relationship with Human Resources.

Payroll Assistant Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure TPM payroll processes are carried out in a reliable and efficient way.

Following company procedures, process monthly payroll with external provider Create and maintain payroll records Deal with payroll queries and discrepancies Calculate employee pay including overtime, maternity and holiday pay. Update TPM Accountants and internal teams for reporting and audit purposes Work closely with the Management Accountant to ensure s/he can run payroll if required Maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners Maintain a strong working relationship with the HR team. PERSON SPECIFICATION

(Essential criteria)

Substantial and recent experience of assisting in the running of the payroll department and using payroll software systems. Demonstrable knowledge of working with payments and making deductions from salaries (e.g. taxation, maternity leave, pensions administration) Excellent organisation and attention to detail Competent with spreadsheets and producing reports Experience of working to tight deadlines and under pressure Sound administrative experience (Desirable criteria)

Experience of using Moorepay or a similar payroll bureau service. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

(Essential criteria)

Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills. First class attention to detail and data entry Good working knowledge of MS Office packages and excellent all-round IT skills Willingness to keep informed of changes surrounding employment law and compliance (e.g. GDPR) PERSON

(Essential criteria)

Respect for confidentiality The ability to communicate well and frequently, and be approachable, patient and professional with all colleagues A positive and flexible approach, Proactive / uses initiative