Payroll and Pensions Coordinator

Description The Opportunity: Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a part-time (30 hours per week - flexible) and permanent Payroll and Pensions Coordinator on behalf of a business that is based in the Ulverston area. This company has a turnover of circa 20 million pounds, and has been operating for almost 20 years. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience and have recently worked in a similar role. You will enjoy problem solving and have excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Please note, this job is office based. Salary and Benefits: - An hourly pay of £14.85 (negotiable)- 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)- Company pension Your New Role as the Payroll and Pensions Coordinator: •Process both weekly and salaried payrolls using timesheets, invoices and vehicle inspection sheets provided by several routes of communication• Calculate correct amounts of pay, deductions, overtime, bonuses, commission, sick absence and pension processing• You will be responsible for processing holiday and maternity entitlements, ensuring shift and overtime payments are accurate• Investigate and resolve all general payroll related queries including discrepancies with timesheets liaising with the relevant manager• You will ensure the rates of pay records are kept up-to-date• Ensure all payroll systems and files are kept up to date and documents are maintained accurately• Maintain and focus on continuous improvement, standardising processes, and streamlining where possible• Provide guidance, support and consistently sound advice to managers and staff on the full range of payroll enquiries• Build good working relationships with managers by supporting them in employment matters.• Regularly liaise with the Finance Team to ensure they have all relevant payroll related information• Assist in the development and influence of new computer-based systems Experience and Skills Required to Apply: • Must have working knowledge of up-to-date Payroll legislation• At least 2 years of previous experience in Payroll (essential)• Experience with Sage50 (not essential)• Intermediate MS Office skills• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality• Ability to multi-task and a high level of attention to detail• Excellent communication and organisation skills• A team player with a pro-active approach• Willing to work flexibly and be responsive to wider team and business needs• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with employees, managers and external stakeholders Summary: This is a great opportunity to join a company that takes pride in the strong reputation they have built over the years, one that they continually strive to maintain and enhance. The job requires you to have payroll experience and work on a part-time basis (30 hours, although less and more hours can be discussed). You'll work in the office, which is based in the Ulverston area. You will be offered 30 days of annual leave, and be paid an hourly rate of £14.85 (negotiable). TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED PAYROLL EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL criteria’ for your application to be considered. This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.