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Role: Payroll Assistant

Salary: £24,309.07pa

Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent

Why Join CSG?

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 30 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.

What You’ll Bring:

HR Connect are looking for a dedicated Payroll Assistant to deliver excellent services from our Prospect Payroll team. We need a customer focused individual with strong attention to detail to deliver accurate and efficient payroll and pensions transaction processing services to schools and academies.

What You’ll Achieve:

As Payroll Assistant you will:

Carry out data processing on the iTrent payroll system accurately and efficiently

Provide support and assistance to our customers on payroll related queries and issues

Work as part of the payroll team to ensure our customers are paid in an accurate and timely manner using either the BACS system or cheque as applicable

Conduct manual payroll and pension calculations as required

Carry out processes in relation to HMRC including downloading tax code changes and submitting FPS and EPS returns via iTrent
What we Offer:

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish

Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships

Life assurance coverage

Health cash plan initiative

Companywide events
What We Require:

Good knowledge of databases and computer packages which include Word and Excel

Previous experience of working in a payroll team and use of computerised payroll systems is desirable but not essential

Knowledge of Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity Pay

Ability to be extremely accurate, detailed and confidential

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships
About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

About HRConnect

Part of the Commercial Services Group, HR Connect have an enviable history of success and are an award-winning HR services delivery team. The services they provide range from specialist education recruitment services and DBS services through to an Occupational Health Division, the team are focused on providing outstanding customer service and expertise in the form of Payroll, HR Administration and HR Advisory Services