Dick Lovett has grown to become one of the South West's leading automotive retailers, representing a number of the motoring industry's biggest and most prestigious manufacturers. Come and grow with us.
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and looking to develop your career within payroll, people administration and reporting? Dick Lovett is looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Payroll team and support the smooth running of our payroll and employee benefits processes.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a varied and fast-paced role, working across payroll administration, employee car schemes, reporting and data management. You'll play an important part in ensuring employees are paid accurately, supporting colleagues with payroll-related queries and helping maintain key people data across the business.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the administration of the Company's employee vehicle scheme (ECOS), including maintaining records, processing documentation and liaising with employees and dealership teams.
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Updating payroll and employee records to ensure accuracy across payroll systems.
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Assisting with payroll processes, including payroll deductions, sickness entries, bonus uploads and reconciliations.
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Producing regular reports and analysis to support business operations and decision-making.
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Maintaining employee self-service information and supporting colleagues with payroll and holiday-related queries.
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Processing employee lifecycle changes, including transfers, contractual variations and leavers.
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Preparing and maintaining organisational charts and workforce data.
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Supporting auditing activities and ensuring accurate records are maintained for payroll and employee benefit schemes.
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Assisting with fuel card administration and reporting.
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Building positive working relationships with colleagues across the business and providing excellent customer service.
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Private Medical Insurance
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Health cash plan – Claim back medical costs
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Rewards platform – Gym & high street discounts
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25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
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Contributory Pension Scheme
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Regular Pay Reviews
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Life Assurance
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Servicing, Parts and Accessories Discounts
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff Referral Scheme
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Learning and Development
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Enhanced Family Leave
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Volunteering Opportunities
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Onsite Parking
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Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
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Good numerical and analytical skills with confidence working with data.
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Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams.
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Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A proactive and methodical approach to work.
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Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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Positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
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Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.Ideally
Previous experience in payroll, finance administration or a similar administrative role is required for this role. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a strong eye for detail and a willingness to learn and develop within a growing team.
This doesn’t just refer to our customers, this phrase is pivotal to our hiring process, onboarding, and how we look after our staff and treat each other at Dick Lovett. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all.
The company appreciates the advantages of being an equal opportunities employer and recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive team. When everyone feels that they are included and are appreciated for their performance, we will be able to deliver on our promise of customer satisfaction.
