Payroll Clerk - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Vets Now, part of inspiring vet care, are the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, providing a trusted service to more than 1700 veterinary practices, - from dedicated out-of-hours clinics and 24/7 pet emergency hospitals.

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

If you're someone who enjoys helping others and can bring empathy, professionalism and flexibility to a busy environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Whether you're reassuring a worried pet owner, answering an important question or making sure the right information reaches the right team, you'll play an important part in supporting pet owners when they need us most.

As a Payroll Clerk you will provide support as required to the Payroll Team, adding value to the team through performing all payroll and admin related duties pro-actively, efficiently and timeously.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Dealing with email queries
Pension and HMRC submissions,
Month end journals including reconciling Total Cost to nominal link,
Balance sheet reconciliations
Maintaining and updating employee payroll records
Liaising with People Services to ensure correct employee data
Dealing with aspects of manual adhoc monthly sheet
Preparation of all reports for both permanent staff and locums from HR Portal
Processing calculations for new starts, changes, leavers, etc
Provide payroll support to the Payroll Team
Perform ad hoc payroll duties as and when required.
Knowledge of current payroll and statutory legislation

Experience/Qualifications:

Previous payroll experience essential (Sage payroll desirable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (strong working knowledge of excel and word)
Excellent numerical skills, and adaptability to learning new skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative, as well as being highly team orientated
Dedicated and conscientious with great attention to detail
Good time management and organizational skills
Positive approach to all aspects of payroll related work
Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

We believe in rewarding our team members not just with a competitive hourly rate, but also with benefits that support wellbeing and work-life balance:
Your birthday off - paid
Health cash plan via Simply Health
Pension contributions: 5% employee / 3% employer
Up to 50% off pet care for your own pets
Death in service cover - two times annual salary
Access to our employee wellbeing programme
Company sick pay and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.