Payroll Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll within the Finance team. This payroll assistant vacancy will be on a Temporary to Permanent basis.

This role focuses on payroll data handling, compliance, and reporting, working closely with finance colleagues rather than HR functions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE PAYROLL ASSISTANT

• Annual basic salary of circa £28 000 - £32 000
• Office-based role, 37.5-hour work week
• Temporary role with a high possibility of becoming permanent
• Performance related Appraisals which can lead to an additional Bonus

THE ROLE OF THE PAYROLL ASSISTANT

You will be a part of a busy, fast-paced Payroll team within Finance. On a day-to-day basis you will work across:

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll data including hours, overtime, and adjustments
• Validating and checking payroll inputs to ensure accuracy prior to processing
• Assisting with the calculation of statutory payments including SSP, SMP and pensions
• Handling payroll queries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Supporting reconciliation of payroll reports and finance-related payroll postings
• Working closely with Finance teams to ensure payroll costs are accurately recorded
• Assisting with year-end payroll processes including P60s and reporting
• Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll records
• Ad hoc HR & other Finance duties

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1-year recent experience within payroll processing
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and good time management
• Available to start as soon as possible

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.