Posted: 14h ago
The role
Job Description
Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are working with a well‑established business based in Dyce or Peterhead to recruit a Payroll Assistant to their team on a part time basis (25 hours).
You’ll play a key role in supporting a busy and complex payroll operation, contributing to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Payroll Supervisor, you’ll join a team of three responsible for delivering payroll across multiple streams.
Key responsibilities will include:
\t- Supporting end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls (c.1000 monthly and 80 weekly employees)
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- Maintaining and validating payroll data, including starters, leavers, salary changes, deductions and benefits
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- Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP and SPP
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- Ensuring correct calculation of tax, National Insurance and pension contributions
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- Supporting payroll reconciliations and pre-payment checks
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- Assisting with HMRC submissions including RTI (FPS/EPS) and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds)
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- Responding to employee queries in a timely and professional manner
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- Supporting pension administration, including auto-enrolment compliance
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- Maintaining payroll records in line with GDPR and audit requirements
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- Liaising with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Alongside this, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting a culture of efficiency and process enhancement across the payroll function
Background and Experience
We’re keen to speak with candidates who:
\t- Have experience working within a payroll function
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- Have a good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes
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- Have strong attention to detail and high levels of numerical accuracy
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- Are confident using Excel and payroll systems
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- Can manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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- Communicate effectively and handle queries professionally
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- Take a proactive, organised and team-oriented approach
Desirable:
\t- CIPP qualification (or working towards)
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- Experience with Access People XD
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- Exposure to high-volume or multi-site payroll environments
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- Knowledge of pension auto-enrolment and payroll reporting
Flexibility & Benefits
\t- 25-hour working week with flexibility on how hours are structured
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- Hybrid working with a base in either Dyce or Peterhead
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- Salary up to £35,000 (pro rata)
\t- 33 days Annual Leave
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- Discounted gym membership
Next Steps
To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Leah McCrea at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment at Leah.McCrea@CooperParry.com. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.
