Dawsongroup plc Payroll and Finance Assistant Based at the company's head office in Tongwell, Milton Keynes as part of a small team, you will be providing help and support to the Payroll and finance department. This is a Dual role assisting the Payroll Manager and the Group Finance Team. Responsibilities include: Processing all weekly payrolls and some monthly payrolls for Dawsongroup plc and its UK based subsidiaries Maintenance of computerised payroll database including setting up new employees and removal and payment of leavers Recording of absences, calculation of SSP and other statutory payments Assisting with the monthly reconciliation of PAYE, national insurance deductions and the apprenticeship levy Submission of data and reports to HMRC Filing and maintaining payroll archives Manage Business mileage spreadsheets Providing reports to directors and accountants and covering for the payroll supervisor when necessary Assist and support the Group Finance team The ideal candidate will: Have good working knowledge of payroll and a payroll database Demonstrate a proactive approach to their work load Be PC literate and competent in using Microsoft Excel Be keen to learn and confident with development Have experience within an accounts environment Above all, discretion and confidentiality are vital and the candidate must be able to communicate effectively on all levels Dawson group plc are committed to the continuous improvement and satisfaction of our employees, and as such, training and ongoing development are readily available, as well as an excellent benefits package . Dawsongroup plc are committed to be an Equal Opportunities Employer NO AGENCIES www.dawsongroup.co.uk