Payroll Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly variable pay, overtime, and bonus payments.
• Manage absence reporting via the Time & Attendance system.
• Respond promptly to payroll and ad-hoc queries.
• Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP).
• Verify new starter data in payroll and HR systems, resolving discrepancies.
• Process contractual and personal details updates.
• Administer P45s & HMRC starter checklist forms.
• Calculate monthly holiday top‑ups for compulsory overtime and commission.
• Raise manual BACS payments when required.
• Prepare final payslips and P45s for leavers.
• Complete earning assessment forms, jury duty, and tenancy reference requests.
• Reconcile variable pay inputs prior to payroll sign‑off.

Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and improve payroll processes.

• Working knowledge of UK tax, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions, and year‑end reporting.
• Ability to explain technical payroll and pension queries clearly.
• Skilled in manual calculations for pro‑rata pay, holiday pay, and hourly / daily rates.
• Understanding of payroll and HR system processes.
• Discreet, professional, and confident in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business.

This is a great opportunity for a detail‑oriented, proactive payroll professional to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment, contribute to continuous improvement, and be part of a collaborative team.

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If you’re a payroll professional looking for a temporary opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.