Finance Assistant - Payroll

Finance Assistant (Payroll)

Job Number: BU04039 | Department:
Finance Services | Grade: 4 | Salary: £25,422 - £26,338 p.a |

Contract:

Permanent | Responsible to:
Payroll Supervisor | Closing 30‑06‑2026

The Finance Service invites applications for a permanent Finance Assistant (Payroll). You will work closely with the Team Supervisor to undertake a variety of payroll tasks to ensure the monthly payroll is completed and submitted to a tight deadline. The role involves close collaboration with team members, colleagues in Finance and other stakeholders.

• Provide support within the Payroll team with shared responsibility for a flexible and responsive payroll service, including being the first point of contact for routine payroll queries.
• Complete routine tasks to meet operational and customer service requirements.

• Work closely with other team members to undertake a variety of Payroll administration tasks as directed, sharing responsibility for providing a flexible and responsive payroll service.
• Be an active member of the wider Finance team, building and maintaining good working relationships with other members of the team to ensure an understanding of priorities and deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of, and work to, agreed service standards for the team.

• Deal with day‑to‑day routine Payroll enquiries in an accurate, timely and sensitive manner, escalating more complex issues to the Payroll Supervisor.
• Undertake checking and validation of the iTrent payroll system.
• Liaise with Human Resources and other departments to ensure queries relating to the monthly payroll are resolved.
• Check the tax, national insurance and other statutory payment and deductions are calculated correctly.
• Perform pre‑payroll audit checks on all input data.
• Answer enquiries from individuals regarding their payments.
• Work closely with other team members to undertake a variety of payroll and pensions administration tasks as directed, sharing responsibility for providing a flexible and responsive payroll service.
• Undertake other associated payroll or financial administration as requested.

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*‑C (incl. English and Maths) or NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject area or possess equivalent experience.

• NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area.
• ECDL Certificate.

• Experience of working within a Finance function.
• Experience of learning new workplace processes and adapting to changes in operational procedures.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people.
• Knowledge of the iTrent payroll system.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc.) and payroll software system.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is able to understand, use and explain technical terms commonly used in own area of work.
• Prioritises work to achieve objectives to the standards expected.

• Ability to communicate information clearly and confirm that the recipient has understood.
• Ability to present written information clearly, accurately, and in a structured format.
• Ability to…