Payroll Assistant

At WCS Group, we believe that our success hinges on the expertise and dedication of our team members.

Working in a team of five, you will join the Group Payroll Team who are responsible for all payroll activity across our multiple trading entities, collaborating closely with Finance, HR, and employees to ensure the most efficient and effective outcomes.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Manage email inbox queries from multiple people across the business, acting as a point of contact for employee queries and payroll related data requests
• To support the Payroll Advisors with the preparation of monthly payrolls across multiple entities
• Accurately prepare and input payroll data into the Sage 50 Cloud Payroll to include starters, leavers, and amendments
• Input payroll into Sage 50 Cloud including overtime, SSP, SMP, pensions, student loans, court orders and other adjustments
• Processing expenses, mileage payments and mileage deductions
• Supporting with cross checking monthly payroll entry within the payroll team
• Any other ad hoc duties and general administration as required

Key Skills / Qualifications:

• Basic payroll knowledge essential
• Previous experience in a busy payroll department (desirable but not essential)
• Experience using Sage 50 Cloud Payroll (desirable but not essential)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with ability to flex between work as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident to challenge processes and data feeding into the payroll process
• Competent user of excel
• General admin / office experience
• A team player – happy to get “stuck in”
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with our company values : Respect, Accountability, Reliability & Integrity.

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (3x days from GL2 2AQ & 2x days from home)
• Royal London Pension
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Paid Recommend a Friend Scheme (up to £2000* for successful referrals)
• Paid Holidays

WCS Group of companies are committed to equal opportunities for all people and recognise the value of having diverse teams that represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.