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Salary: £32,000 based on 32 hours per week Fixed Term: 6 months maternity cover

Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and maintenance of financial records including payroll. This is a sole payroll position working as part of the accounts team. Your role will be to prepare, calculate and make payments to employees, produce payroll reports and maintain the payroll systems.

Work location: In-person

The Role:

  • Ensuring the weekly data from the time and attendance system is available to download by the set deadline each week.
  • Liaise with HR to receive and input new starters, leavers, changes to contracts or personal information onto the payroll system.
  • Prepare, calculate and make payment of the monthly payroll.
  • Upload pension contributions to pension provider.
  • Produce payroll reports for the Financial Controller.
  • Produce month end and year end returns.
  • Reconcile control accounts for payroll, pensions and HMRC.
  • Assisting employees with queries or questions relating to payroll or benefits.
  • Recording and updating monthly benefits to produce P11d’s.
  • Liaise with HMRC and third parties regarding payroll deductions.
  • To maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data and updating payroll records.
  • To assist the Financial Controller in compilation of all reports, ensuring they are completed on time and accurately.
  • To ensure the accuracy of accounts and financial information provided by other departments within the hotel is processed correctly.
  • To assist with other aspects of the Accounts office as and when required, which may include Sales Ledger, Banking, Control Account Reconciliations and analysis of revenue and costs.
  • This Job Description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required from time to time to carry out other tasks requested by the management.
  • Attend training when required.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience of Sage 50 Payroll and Scottish Widows Assistme
  • CIPP qualification
  • Excellent Excel knowledge and skills
  • Maintain working knowledge and understanding of current statutory regulations and UK tax regulations
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Prioritise workload efficiently and work to strict deadlines
  • Ability to work on your own and as part of the team.
  • Strong understanding of the workings of an office.
  • Basic understanding of accountancy and book-keeping.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – to deal with customers and external contacts.
  • Good organisational skills and ability to work in line with departmental/company policies and procedures.

Benefits:

At Whittlebury Park, we believe in rewarding our dedicated staff with a fantastic range of benefits. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

  • Free Golf & Leisure Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to our Leisure Club if you work a minimum of 40 hours each month, and a complimentary Golf membership if you work a minimum of 60 hours each month.
  • Free Staff Meals: Savor a delicious meal whilst on duty, on us!
  • Healthcare Cashback: Get cashback on essential healthcare expenses (contracted hours staff only).
  • Employee Awards: Be recognized and rewarded for your hard work and dedication, whether it’s through our employee of the month scheme or Welcome to Work days.
  • Exclusive Discounts:
  • Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off on food and drink – Like our delicious Sunday carvery
  • Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments and exclusive staff offers
  • Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays

Exclusive Discounts

  • Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off food & drink, including our delicious Sunday Carvery
  • Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments, and exclusive staff offers
  • Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays

Looking to apply?

Join us at Whittlebury Park and take advantage of these amazing benefits while working in a beautiful, award-winning environment.

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