Payroll Assistant
Location: Wilmslow
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Our client is one of the largest privately owned property companies in the UK and is currently looking to add a Payroll Assistant to their team, based at their Wilmslow head office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their payroll skills within a supportive, friendly environment. You will work closely with the Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Officer, assisting with the delivery of three weekly payrolls and one monthly payroll, with clear progression opportunities over time into a Payroll Officer role.
The role
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
Processing holiday requests
Inputting and managing sickness absence
Producing monthly reports, including employee movements, starters and leavers
Inputting new starters and leavers onto the payroll system
Timesheet input for both weekly and monthly payrolls
Reconciliation of weekly and monthly payrolls
Assisting with the annual salary review process
Processing sickness and statutory payments
Wage reconciliations for the Accounts department
Processing commissions, bonuses, overtime, and expenses
Maintaining payroll documentation and records
Keeping Standard Operating Procedures up to date
Distributing payslips
Assisting the Fleet Manager with administration tasks
The person
Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience
Strong understanding of payroll processes and confidentiality requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
A positive, team-focused approach
Experience using I-Trent is desirable but not essential
Due to the location, access to your own transport is essential
Rewards and benefits
Competitive salary package
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Free on-site parking
Generous holiday allowance
Christmas shutdown period
Company pension scheme
Sick pay
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Long-term career stability within a business with very low staff turnover
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation where employees are genuinely valued from day one. Many team members have been with the business for over a decade, reflecting the positive culture and long-term career prospects on offer