Our client is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll assistant to join a friendly and supportive payroll team, working with a varied portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors.
Salary: up to £30,000.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of accurate and efficient payroll services for a broad client base.
- Process payrolls from start to finish, ensuring all deadlines are met accurately and efficiently.
- Collect, compile, and maintain payroll data using payroll software and internal systems.
- Calculate payroll deductions including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, student loans, and other statutory deductions.
- Process new starters, leavers, salary changes, holiday calculations, and employee record updates.
- Prepare payroll reports and support compliance with HMRC regulations and auto‑enrolment pension requirements.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to payroll‑related queries from clients and employees.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and support the smooth running of payroll administration processes.
- Provide general administrative support to the wider office and team when required.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
- Previous experience processing payroll from start to finish.
- CIPP qualification (preferred but not essential) or relevant payroll experience.
- Good working knowledge of payroll and accounting software including Brain Payroll, BrightPay, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
- Experience working within a practice environment (preferred but not essential).
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Positive, friendly, and professional approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines accurately.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and flexibly.
- Experience delivering excellent customer service within an office environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence learning and adapting to new IT systems and software.
