Payroll Jobs Information
Payroll jobs all have the same aim: to ensure all staff are paid with their wages correctly and on time. Jobs in payroll can either be found internally at an organisation, or at an external bureau that provides the service to companies. If you looking for a payroll job see the following guide for more information.
An administrator level payroll job could entail:
• Calculating pay
• Calculating overtime and pay increases
• Creating new staff records
• Issuing P45s
• Deducting tax and NI
• Processing holiday, sick and maternity pay
• General admin tasks like filing and typing
Jobs in payroll at a managerial level would involve:
• The supervision and training of staff in the payroll department
• Reporting on analysed financial data
• Managing software and computer systems
• Creating procedures and policies
• Advising on pay and tax law
• Wider responsibilities such as running benefit schemes for staff and equal pay reviews
Working Environment and Hours
Payroll jobs are office-based and most time will be spent at a desk and computer. They are generally worked on a 35-40 hours a week, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday basis.
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.
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.
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