Payroll Clerk

Job Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Clerk to join a dynamic bureau-based team located in Cardiff. This role involves managing comprehensive payroll processing for a variety of clients, ideal for someone comfortable with handling multiple deadlines and shifting between different client accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle for assigned client portfolios including data entry, validation, and audit procedures.
• Handle statutory payments such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP).
• Ensure compliance with auto-enrolment requirements and support year-end payroll reporting.
• Conduct peer reviews of payrolls processed by colleagues.
• Serve as primary contact for client payroll inquiries, ensuring clear and effective communication.

Candidate Requirements

• At least one year of payroll experience, preferably in a bureau or outsourced payroll setting.
• Strong expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including knowledge of pensions and statutory payments.
• Ability to manually perform payroll calculations accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage multiple client deadlines without errors.