Assistant Payroll Advisor

**_Could you help shape the future of Laings?_**

**_Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a renowned jeweller, who continues to invest in its people and their future?_**

**_Would like to join a supportive team environment designed to help you reach your career goals?_**

**The World of Laings**

Laings is a prestigious family-run jewellers with a legacy spanning over 180 years. Established in 1840 and now safely in the hands of the sixth generation of the Laing family, Laings is one of the largest independent jewellery businesses in the UK.

With six showrooms across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton and Cardiff, Laings offers an expertly curated selection of fine jewellery and luxury watches from some of the world’s most prestigious brands. We also proudly present jewellery design and services by our artisan team of watchmakers, goldsmiths and jewellery designers from our state-of-the-art workshops.

Despite an everchanging landscape, Laings continues to invest in its future. Over the coming years, the company will embark on a journey of evolution to challenge jewellery and watch retail experiences - bringing innovation to different touchpoints of the business, while never forgetting the deep-rooted heritage that anchors the Laings story.

**A Career as Unique as You Are**

Reporting to our Senior Payroll and Benefits Advisor, the role of the Assistant Payroll Advisor is to assist with administering payroll, pension and benefit related tasks for all employees within Laings.

An important role that requires an array of competencies and skills to deliver on varied office responsibilities to support our organisation. Our Assistant Payroll Advisor position is based in our Glasgow Head Office, assisting 37.5 hours a week. O_ffice hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm daily. _

**_Here is How We See Your Role: _**
- Operate alongside our Senior Payroll & Benefits Advisor, administer end to end monthly payroll for all colleagues, including, for example, actioning new starts and leavers, overtime and incentives.
- Assist with Payroll Year End using Sage 50 Payroll, including issuing P60s/P11Ds to all colleagues annually.
- Maintain Payroll records with up-to-date information monthly.
- Creating and maintaining Payroll, Pension and Company Benefits databases.
- Provide guidance and action general payroll queries from both colleagues and any external parties, seeking support from the Senior Payroll & Benefits Advisor, where necessary.
- Complete tax code updates and assist colleagues with tax code queries.
- Assist with Company Workplace Pension administration tasks.
- Complete all administration tasks linked to Company Benefits and the online benefits platform.
- Complete all Payroll, Company Benefits and Company Workplace Pension scheme filing of records.
- Any other tasks as reasonably required by the Senior Payroll & Benefits Advisor.

**_The Perfect Person We are Looking For: _**
- Payroll Administration experience required _(1 to 3 years)._
- Knowledge of SAGE 50 Payroll necessary.
- Working knowledge of Excel necessary.
- Meticulous attention to detail required.
- Ability to effectively manage and organise time and tasks to the changing needs of the Company.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
- Excellent communication, confidentiality and discretion skill set required.
- Able to work independently.

**Why Laings?**

We are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures individuality, personal and professional growth, contributing to driving our proud legacy of Laings. Our principles of culture are based on mutual respect, honesty, and trust, to foster an environment ensuring that our passionate employees feel inspired every day.

From unrivalled industry training to discounts on some of the UK leading retailers, Laings has built our approach to benefits around our employees to ensure their happiness, health, and wellbeing. Our benefits are also flexible, meaning that employees can choose benefits to match their individual needs through our bespoke benefits platform.

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**_Engage with Us_**

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift