Payroll Assistant
Forth Ports Limited are an esteemed Port Authority who have risen to become the UK’s third largest Port Operator Group. We are a dynamic, multimodal Ports owner and operator, offering a vast array of port-related services to facilitate connections between the UK, Europe and beyond.
Our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042 underscores our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, our substantial investments in infrastructure, port services and towage highlight our dedication to supporting the expansion of the UK’s renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.
About the role
We are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our busy Payroll team, based at the Port of Grangemouth.
This is a varied role, which will see you supporting with the provision of an efficient and effective payroll service for a range of payrolls administered across the Forth Ports Group. Some of your tasks will include ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and responding promptly to employee payroll enquiries.
Other key duties are:
Processing all payroll information to ensure net pay, tax, pension and NI is calculated accurately in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
Prompt and accurate processing of rates of pay, tax codes, leavers, new starts and transfers on our iTrent payroll system.
Reconciliation of monthly reports and balance sheet items.
Preparation and issue of monthly reports for our wider Finance team.
Processing P11D employee benefits.
Assisting with user testing and system upgrades to our payroll system.
What are we looking for?
Excellent numeracy, accuracy and IT skills, particularly excel and MS office suite.
Sound working knowledge of payroll systems and procedures.
Good awareness of PAYE rules including HMRC reporting (RTI).
Ability to work effectively within a small team to ensure set payroll deadlines are met.
Previous experience working with iTrent Payroll/HR system would also be advantageous.
What can Forth Ports offer you?
At Forth Ports, our people are at the heart of our success and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and friendly working environment. We can offer you:
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance cover
Generous annual leave allowance
Free car parking
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their families
Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives, including Cycle to Work and GymFlex gym memberships
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays
What you will need
Required criteria
- Have excellent IT and Communication skills
- You must hold a full driving licence.
- must be organised, efficient and have a good attention to details
- Good awareness of PAYE rules including HMRC reporting (RTI)
- Sound working knowledge of payroll systems and procedures
Forth Ports Group
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Our benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
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