Payroll & Pensions Assistant

Temporary Payroll & Pensions Assistant

Temporary Contract | Full-Time | Immediate start

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Payroll & Pensions Assistant to join our clients busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll or pensions administration experience who enjoys working accurately, maintaining confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service.

As a Payroll & Pensions Assistant, you will support the delivery of an accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration service. You will play a key role in ensuring payroll and pension processes are completed efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and pension scheme regulations.

• Support the operation of an accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration service.
• Ensure pension contributions are correctly calculated, deducted, collated, and paid to the relevant pension schemes in accordance with scheme rules and regulations.
• Allocate payroll costs accurately to the appropriate cost codes and cost centres using information provided to the payroll team.
• Maintain payroll and pensions records with the highest level of confidentiality and data security.
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as required.
• Prepare pension returns for the relevant pension schemes within required deadlines.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to employee queries relating to pay and pensions.
• Assist with the administration and reconciliation of payroll and pension records.
• Support the wider payroll team with general administrative duties as required.

• Previous experience in payroll, pensions experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain payroll and pension information clearly.
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Good IT skills, including Sage and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage competing priorities.
• Experience of payroll and pension systems and knowledge of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and pension regulations are required.

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Pay £18-£22 per hour depending on experience, and paid weekly.
• Valuable experience within a professional payroll and pensions function.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.