Payroll Officer

Payroll Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and organised Payroll Assistant to join our Head Office Payroll team in Huntingdon in an office based role. Supporting the Payroll team, you will play an important role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for our temporary workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience or an individual looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive payroll environment.

Salary
: £26,500 - £29,000/annum + Benefits

Job Location
:
United Kingdom – England – East of England – Cambridgeshire – Huntingdon

Job Type
:
Permanent

Reference
:

• Assist with the processing of weekly payroll for temporary workers.
• Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment and liaising with pension providers.
• Process tax code changes and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Carry out payroll compliance and right-to-work checks.
• Calculate holiday pay and statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Process employment references and payroll-related documentation.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and internal colleagues in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting and general administrative duties.
• Support the Payroll team with continuous process improvements.

• Previous payroll or payroll administration experience is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An understanding of payroll legislation and GDPR principles would be advantageous

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• The chance to join a growing business where your contribution is valued

If you enjoy working with numbers, take pride in delivering an excellent service and are looking to build a career within payroll, we'd love to hear from you.