Job Reference: JJ1539842ThePALocation: The Isle of Man, The Isle of Man, Isle of ManType of Contract: PermanentSalary: 0About usAt Dandara, we believe the best ideas come from our people working together. We strive to look forward in all we do, with integrity and passion. Recruiting the right people is essential — our people’s contribution is what drives us to achieve our goals and continue growing as a business. We put our customers first, empower our people, and support the communities in which we build.Creating beautiful, award-winning homes is what we do. For over 30 years, we’ve combined innovative design with the highest standards of quality, making us one of the UK’s most respected private housebuilders.We’re now looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant / Trainee to join our Finance Operations Team in the Isle of Man.This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career — whether you’re a school leaver or have some administrative or payroll experience — who’s keen to build a long-term career in payroll and finance. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, timesheet-driven environment, with a clear pathway into a Payroll Specialist role.What you will doSupport the preparation and processing of weekly payrollReview timesheets and accurately input payroll dataCarry out payroll checks and help resolve discrepanciesWork to strict payroll deadlinesSupport subcontractor payments and related administrationAssist with subcontract ledger activities, including verification, set-ups, CIS checks and reconciliationsMaintain accurate payroll records and documentationSupport starters, leavers and employee changesRespond to payroll queries from employees and site teamsEnsure payroll processes are followed consistently and accuratelyHandle confidential payroll and employee information appropriatelyProvide general administrative support to the finance teamAssist with reconciliations and data checksSupport wider finance tasks as requiredWhat you will haveKey requirementsGCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and EnglishStrong attention to detail and accuracyGood organisational skills and ability to follow structured processesStrong communication skills and ability to work as part of a teamBasic IT skills, including Microsoft ExcelA willingness to learn and develop within payroll and financeDesirableSome experience in a payroll, finance or administrative roleExperience in a construction or timesheet-driven environmentFamiliarity with timesheets, data entry or working with numerical informationA genuine interest in building a long-term career in payroll or financeWhat we will offer youHands-on experience in a busy finance teamSupport towards professional qualifications, including ACCA Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)Clear development pathway within payroll and the wider finance teamOngoing learning and development as your experience growsCompetitive salary and benefits package depending on experience25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional daysDiscretionary annual bonus schemePrivate medical insuranceLife assurance (3x salary, with option to increase to 4x)Employee assistance programmeDiscounts across retailers, restaurants, leisure providers and moreCycle to work and electric vehicle schemesImportant note for Recruitment AgenciesPlease do not send, by any means, unsolicited CVs (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited CVs received by us shall be deemed to be our property.Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited CV shall be deemed to have been referred free of commission, fee or any other charge. We are not liable for any fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited CV and will not pay a fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.