Payroll Assistant

East Dunbartonshire | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused

Payroll Assistant to join a busy HR and Payroll team.

This role will support the delivery of an accurate, timely and customer-focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and that payroll records and processes comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, salaries, benefits and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate employee records relating to pay, absence, pensions and statutory leave.
• Support payroll reporting and month-end/payroll processing activities.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees, managers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with external organisations regarding deductions, pensions, salary sacrifice and other payroll-related matters.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with PAYE, National Insurance, pension, GDPR and other relevant requirements.
• Assist with reconciliations, reporting, audit requirements and internal controls.
• Support the ongoing improvement and development of payroll processes and HR/Payroll systems.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and customer-focused team environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Numerate and comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
• Experienced in payroll, HR, finance or a similar administrative environment.
• Confident using IT systems, particularly Excel and payroll/HR systems.
• Able to manage deadlines and work accurately in a busy environment.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A clear and professional communicator with a strong customer-service focus.
• A team player with a proactive approach to improving processes.

Knowledge ofPAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payroll requirements would be advantageous, although training and development will be provided for the right candidate.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their payroll career within a supportive and collaborative team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of payroll activities, systems and employee services, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and contribute to process improvements.