Payroll Assistant

Company description: Permanent position based at Manchester Airport Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. Job description: The role We have a busy payroll department - responsible for over 7000 colleagues. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be at the heart of this team, using SAP and ensuring both weekly and monthly payroll deadlines are met accurately and without incident. Operating a hybrid working week, and with flexible hours within than, this is a chance to be part of an exciting business which will reward you well. Your key responsibilities will be To be responsible and accountable for managing and completing all workload allocated as part of a committed team dedicated to providing a First Class Quality Payroll Service for MAG and all MAG employees. Ensure the accurate, confidential and timely delivery of all tasks associated with the delivery and output of the payroll within Group Finance Shared Services, by ensuring that all aspects of pay and pay related matters are undertaken, meeting all required statutory standards, whilst working closely with, and supporting the rest of the payroll team and stakeholders. Profile description: What will make you successful in the role? We are looking for someone with some existing payroll experience, at the heart of a relatively large organisation. You will have an excellent understanding of payroll statutory obligations, such as Tax, NI, Auto Enrolment, SSP, Paternity including Alabaster etc. You will have a customer focussed approach, dealing efficiently and professionally with all internal and external contacts, and have superb verbal and written communication skills. There will be project work to take part in, meaning attention to detail and strong team ways of working will also be valuable. In addition, we offer hybrid working, meaning 3 days in our Manchester Office must be viable for you. We offer: At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including: Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Free parking Subsidised public transport Huge range of company discounts TPBN1_UKTJ