Join the award-winning team at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards
We're on the hunt for a detail-loving, number-crunching Payroll Assistant to join our buzzing Payroll Team.We're not your average company - we're all about authentic Southern hospitality, amazing people, and genuine career development. From slow-smoked meats to big team wins, life at Hickory's is full of flavour. If you're looking to build your finance career in a fast-paced, feel-good environment, this could be your perfect next step.
Payroll Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience to join an expanding company whilst working collaboratively within the team.
Duties (Include but not confined to):
* Collating information from different people/sources.
* Processing tronc onto payroll software.
* Running reports from payroll system.
* Converting Excel/CSV into correct format for upload.
* Uploading of data into payroll software and subsequent reconciliation.
* Processing Absences on payroll software.
* Processing team expenses through payroll software.
* Responding to team enquiries.
* Checking right to work details.
* Support the Payroll Manager with any ad-hoc duties.
Person Profile
* Proven experience processing payroll.
* Good knowledge of statutory payments.
* Proficient in excel.
* Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
* Good communication and client service skills.
* Office based in Chester - must be able to drive due to location.
Thank You's & Benefits:
* A generous package of up to £31,000 per year
* Excellent training & progression opportunities - through our award-winning Hickory's Training Academy
* Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year
* Christmas Day off work - every year
* Moments that matter - Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid's first day at school, moving into first home & more)
* Team Player card - 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory's (rising to 50% for loyal service)
* Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
* Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you
* Our pledge to a work-life balance - monitoring & managing through our Red Zone
* A chance to 'give a bit back' with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
* Up to £1000 for you - through the refer a friend scheme