Payroll Administrator (part time) in Reading - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

We are looking for someone to join us as our Payroll Administrator. This role will be responsible for gathering, checking and preparing all pay information each month so our external payroll provider can process it accurately and on time. The role is the club's main link between staff, managers and the payroll company, and covers salaried staff, players, casual matchday staff and other variable payments

You will work closely with the Finance & HR teams, and some flexibility in attendance around payroll deadlines and month-end will be needed

Key Accountabilities

To collect and check monthly pay data from HR, managers and department heads, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and expenses
To gather timesheets and hours for casual and matchday staff, including data from Bright HR and other rota systems
To prepare and send accurate pay instructions to the payroll company by agreed deadlines
To check draft payroll reports against the information submitted and resolve any differences before sign-off
To act as the main day-to-day contact for the payroll provider
To keep accurate and confidential payroll records, including signed authorisations for all changes
To answer staff pay queries and resolve issues promptly
To make sure new starters have the right documents and details in place before their first pay run
To support year-end tasks, such as P60s, P11Ds and benefits-in-kind information
To follow GDPR and confidentiality requirements when handling personal and pay data
To keep up to date with changes to National Minimum Wage, tax and pension rules that affect the information submitted
To carry out any other reasonable duties as required

About The Candidate

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

Previous payroll or payroll administration experience
Understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers; good Excel skills
Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information
Organised and able to meet strict deadlines
Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
Completion of Safeguarding Training.
Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Desirable

Working with an outsourced payroll provider; sport, hospitality or events setting
Experience with Xero Accounting Software
CIPP or similar payroll qualification
Experience of Bright HR or similar HR systems
Confident dealing with staff at all levels

About The Club

EDI statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding statement

Reading Football Clubs recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks.

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