Payroll Assistant

Here at Apollo we make smart devices that keep people safe from fire every second of every day. We are proud of our reputation for being a leading global manufacturer in the market for high quality fire detection solutions.

Our Finance Team are expanding so we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Payroll Assistant to join us.  It is a fantastic part-time opportunity, 20 hours per week.

Reporting to the Payroll & Pensions Administrator this person will be responsible for processing all employee benefits in a timely manner for Apollo Fire Detectors. 

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Record and process accurately pay related records on ADP (The Company's payroll system) ensuring the appropriate paperwork is available and with the correct level of authorisation.
• Process accurately all payroll deductions and notify the appropriate parties (Pensions, Employee Donations, Bupa, Healthshield, Union Subscriptions etc.)
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of payroll legislation including: SMP, SPP, ShPP, SSP, PAYE, Pensions and NI. Ensure HR Policies are applied with regards to payroll and adhered to when calculating employee benefits.
• Deal with pay-related queries in a timely and courteous manner
• Input monthly P11d amounts for company payrolled benefits onto ADP.
• Deal with all admin related to the Pension Payroll, e.g. mailouts
• To maintain and store sensitive and confidential employee information in a secure manner in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Provide cover for Payroll & Pensions Administrator when absent.
• Support the implementation of the Time & Attendance software and ensure information is accurately transferred to the Payroll System.
• To carry all duties associated with this job role in compliance with the requirements of GDPR
• The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time.  Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post.

What you will need to succeed:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in Payroll
• Focus and attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Works to deadlines
• Organised and systematic
• A team player
• IT literacy skills 
• Integrity and confidentiality 

If you are someone who demonstrates passion, curiosity, a drive for excellence and an ambition to make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you!

We are happy to talk flexible working

Just so you know, we review CV’s as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role. 

We do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

Benefits field: Employee Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Flexi-time, Training & Professional Development, Healthcare Incentives, Paid Parental Leave, Company Pension & Life Assurance