Payroll Assistant Football Club

Step into a role where accuracy meets impact and every detail helps drive LCFC forward.

Role:
Payroll Assistant

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours Per Week: (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday)

Join the team behind the team at Leicester City Football Club!

We’re looking for a detail‑driven and motivated Payroll Assistant to support the smooth and accurate running of our payroll operations at the King Power Stadium. This is a exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring every colleague across LCFC, LCWFC and LCitC is paid correctly, on time and in line with best practice.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love working with numbers, and want to develop your payroll career within a high‑performing, supportive team, this is an opportunity to make a real impact at one of the country’s most ambitious football clubs.

• Manage day‑to‑day payroll administration with accuracy and efficiency
• Support the monthly payroll process for LCFC, LCWFC and LCitC, including starters, leavers, amendments, expenses and matchday staff payments
• Maintain accurate payroll records, systems and filing
• Prepare and process Matchday Safety Staff timesheets
• Liaise with HR to ensure all new starter documentation is correct and complete
• Assist with payroll checks, reconciliations and BACS submissions
• Support pension administration, including auto‑enrolment and provider liaison
• Keep payroll spreadsheets and reports up to date (e.g., mileage, benefits, academy costs)
• Assist with HMRC submissions, month‑end duties and year‑end processes (P60s, P11
  
  Ds)
• Respond to payroll queries from staff, players, advisors and external bodies
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HMRC deadlines and internal policies
• Stay informed on payroll legislation and upcoming changes

• Proven experience in payroll administration and data input
• A solid understanding of HMRC regulations and gross‑to‑net calculations
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel, with confidence handling complex spreadsheets
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to support staff at all levels
• Strong time‑management and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach and a commitment to teamwork
• High levels of integrity, reliability and confidentiality
• A friendly, organised and positive attitude, even under pressure

We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.