Overview
Reference
0000009684 Salary
£26,000 - £29,000/annum + DOE + Benefits Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough Job Type
Permanent Posted
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Payroll Assistant
Permanent | Full-time | £26k - £29k depending on experience| Peterborough
Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established organisation in Peterborough, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll expertise who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, with plenty of scope to develop further skills across HR administration.
This is an office based role, working 8.30 - 4.30 (hours can be flexible after initial training period), easily commutable with links close to A1
The Role
As Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for the smooth and accurate running of both weekly and monthly payrolls. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring compliance, meeting deadlines, and providing administrative support across the HR function.
Key duties include:
1. Processing payroll on both a weekly and monthly basis
2. Using Sage and Time and Attendance systems to manage payroll and clear anomalies
3. Recording absences and managing maternity, paternity, and sickness calculations
4. Actioning change forms and attachments of earnings promptly
5. Completing year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, statutory returns
6. Processing starters and leavers, including generating P45s
7. Managing pension uploads and payments
8. Supporting HR administration, right-to-work checks, and onboarding/offboarding
9. Maintaining accurate records and archives in line with GDPR
10. Assisting with occupational health processes, including annual health screening
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and a team-focused approach.
You will bring:
11. Previous payroll experience (essential)
12. Knowledge of Sage Payroll (desirable)
13. Experience with Time and Attendance software (desirable)
14. Strong organisational and administrative skills
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
16. A positive, approachable, and adaptable attitude
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive HR team where your contribution will be highly valued. You’ll gain exposure not only to payroll but also to wider HR processes, making this a great career-building role.
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