Temporary Payroll and Finance Administrator

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Temporary Payroll and Finance Administrator.

Our client is an established trade union representing and supporting its members across a range of workplace matters.

They are seeking an experienced Payroll and Finance Administrator to support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.

This is an opportunity to join a team responsible for accurate payroll processing, pension administration and financial records.

Key Day to Day Responsibilities

This is a full-time, temporary position based on-site in Paisley, Renfrewshire, with the potential to become permanent in the future.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining financial records and supporting the smooth running of the organisation’s financial operations.

Responsibilities include:

•  Processing payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all payments and deductions meet agreed deadlines.
•  Completing and submitting monthly statutory payroll reports to HMRC under the Real Time Information (RTI) system.
• Responding to payroll queries from employees, HMRC and other relevant parties.
•  Processing and remitting NEST pension contributions, ensuring compliance with statutory Auto Enrolment requirements.
•  Liaising with pension administrators and HR regarding payroll changes and pension deductions.
•  Maintaining a register of expense floats.
•  Initiating bank payments and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately in Sun Accounts.
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations and liaising with Unity Trust Bank as required.
•  Processing credit card statements, checking supporting documentation and allocating expenditure to the relevant accounts.
•  Preparing and issuing invoices for property rental, congress exhibitions and other sundry matters.
• Supporting purchase ledger administration.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Weekly Hours: 32.5 hours.

Lunch Break: One hour unpaid, taken either 12.00pm – 1.00pm or 1.00pm – 2.00pm, working with colleagues to ensure department cover.

Contract: Temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent in the future.

Required Skills and Experience

•  Minimum 36 months’ relevant experience in payroll, finance or accounting administration.
• Proficiency in double-entry bookkeeping.
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll and personnel systems and statutory payroll requirements.
•  Knowledge of HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) reporting and implementation.
•  Understanding of statutory Auto Enrolment requirements.
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•  Advanced keyboard skills with excellent speed and accuracy.
•  Proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing.

Qualifications Needed

•  No specific formal qualifications are required.
•  Relevant work experience will be accepted in place of formal educational qualifications.

If you are interested in this Temporary Payroll and Finance Administrator role then we encourage you to apply for this opportunity or contact us directly.

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