Payroll Jobs Description
Jobs in payroll have the same aim: to make sure that all staff are paid with their wages correctly and on time. Payroll jobs can either be found internally within an organisation itself, or at an external bureau that provides the service to companies. If you are considering a payroll job, see the following guide for more information.
Jobs in payroll at a managerial level would involve:
• The supervision and training of staff in the payroll department
• Creating procedures and policies
• Advising on pay and tax law
• Reporting on analysed financial data
• Managing software and computer systems
• Wider responsibilities such as running benefit schemes for staff and equal pay reviews
An administrator level payroll job could entail:
• Calculating pay
• Deducting tax and NI
• Processing holiday, sick and maternity pay
• Calculating overtime and pay increases
• Creating new staff records
• Issuing P45s
• General admin tasks like filing and typing
Working Environment and Hours
Payroll jobs are generally worked at 35-40 hours a week, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. The job is office-based and most time will be spent at a desk and computer.
Entry
Payroll jobs can be entered using various different routes. Qualifications in bookkeeping or basic accounting can assist an application greatly. Also, a GCSE of at least grade C in maths is normally a requirement. Computer literacy is a must.
Payroll Job Salary
This type of work tends to start at around £13,000-£18,000 per year and can increase to about £40,000 at managerial level.
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