Full job descriptionRobert Half is exclusively partnering with KML to recruit for the Payroll Clerk position.
KML Job Description
KML is a UK based integrated marine contractor with our own fleet, assets and labour force. With a heritage and portfolio in specialist and general merchant vessel operations, marine civil contracting and Tidal / Wave Energy Converter installations, operations and maintenance, the company has ambitious plans for growth in all three of these subsectors.
KML specialises in shoreline, coastal and offshore marine services with a wealth of amphibious and heavy lifting experience ranging from marine renewable energy construction projects to project cargo, marine civil engineering, subsea and salvage operations and many more offshore and specialist marine services.


Position: Payroll & Timesheet Controller
This is a brand new, dynamic role for a highly motivated, adaptable, and resourceful individual with strong payroll & administration experience. As a key part of the Finance Team, the primary function of this role is to provide payroll administration support to the Finance Manager and the Company in a wide range of aspects. You will need to be pro-active in your approach, good at working under pressure, and capable of working to tight deadlines. You will be practically minded with strong organisational skill set. Must be diligent and accurate. Manage own time and prioritise workload.


Relationships:
You will report directly to the Finance Manager, and liaise with other managers/colleagues where necessary to complete projects and tasks to challenging timescales.


Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
General Support to Finance Manager & Team, including:
*Perform efficient, accurate Payroll Processing, both Weekly & Monthly,
*Take ownership of the Timesheet database across the whole company, including sub-contractors,
*Checking of Timesheets, ensuring all information is provided and correctly filled out,
*Chasing outstanding or late submissions of timesheets,
*Processing of weekly & monthly Pension submissions and reconciling back to the accounts.
*Liaison with the Projects Team to ensure all time is captured, processed, and reported as required, and in timely fashion,
*Liaising with the heads of departments regarding payroll related items, such as, Salary increases, new starters, payment of Banked/TOIL days,
*Working with the team to continuously develop new and evolving processes & procedures, assist with any in-house training of staff to support this,
*Reviewing staff benefits which includes but are not limited to BiK calculations, Holiday Entitlements, TOIL/Banked Shifts & Hours,
*Support HR & Finance with Administrative duties, including preparation for Yearly Audits.




Personal Qualities:
A high degree of confidence, common sense and initiative are required for this role along with exceptional numeracy. Diligent and accurate, you will be comfortable managing your own time and prioritising your workload. The ability to learn, to communicate effectively with team members and to be flexible in all areas of the business is essential; you must thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-moving marine organisation.


Desirable attributes:
*Computer literate
*Strong IT skills - ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and SAGE Payroll to a high level,
*Experience with Timesheet Management
*Experience surrounding Pensions,
*Experience surrounding BIK & other HMRC payroll related elements,
*Attention to detail and strong organisation, communication and analytical skills,
*Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines


The position will include:
*Full time hours nominal 5 days in 7, nominally 9.00am - 5.00pm - at times flexible to suit your workload. No overtime or hourly rates are payable other than in exceptional circumstances at company discretion
*Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pa
*Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays
*Development and training plan: KML is committed to continuing personal and professional development. We will look to your continuation of this and will agree a training plan with you


Please note that any external CVs sent directly to the client will be forwarded to Robert Half for review.
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