Wrexham AFC: Payroll Assistant

To provide administrative support to the Finance department, enabling payroll and pension information to be produced as and when required to the highest standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process new starter information into the payroll software
• Collate and prepare monthly payroll information in liaison with all departments and HR/Business Administration where necessary
• Enter monthly payroll information onto Sage Payroll in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Produce accurate monthly payroll reports and files
• Assist Finance Manager to prepare and submit all required payroll information to Banks/HMRC in required formats
• Issue payslips and any other payroll documentation as required
• Assist the Finance Manager to complete year end payroll returns, including P60 and P11d returns
• Process P45 documents for departing employees
• Process Monthly Pension submissions to pension providers on time

• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Enter financial transactions onto the ledger with accuracy and timeliness
• Process of purchase invoices, supplier payments and remittances
• Prepare and post month-end journals such as prepayments and accruals
• Deal with enquiries from external customers and suppliers and internal colleagues; ensuring that any queries are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner
• Carry out other duties as are commensurate with the role

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

• AAT/ACCA Qualification (or studying towards) would be beneficial
• Experience of working in payroll administration
• Experience of using Microsoft office products (including Excel) with the use of Sage/a recognised accounting package desirable

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrated attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated numeracy and analytical skills; focussed on delivering results
• Able to work using own initiative and as a member of a team
• Able to work effectively under pressure and be resilient
• Effective communication skills with experience of communicating to management

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct  

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.  

Safeguarding

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters, carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.