Description
The Opportunity:
Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Payroll Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Preston area. This company has a turnover of circa 15 million pounds, and has been operating for over 40 years. The Payroll Assistant will be supporting the finance team to ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently in line with client deadlines, preparing salaries, processing auto-enrolment, and completing stat. Please note, this job is office based.
Salary and Benefits:
•A salary of £27,000 to £32,000
•Annual leave - 24 days + bank holidays
•Death in service (4 x salary)
•Company pension of 5%
Your New Role as the Payroll Assistant:
- Processing multiple monthly payrolls for circa 300 employees
- Managing end-to-end payroll reconciliation and month-end reporting
- Handling payroll queries via phone, email, or in person
- Ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC requirements
- Supporting system upgrades, acquisitions, and data integrations.
- Maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality across all payroll and HR systems.
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
- Experience in high-volume payroll environments (ESSENTIAL)
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems (ESSENTIAL)
- Advanced Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail (ESSENTIAL)
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to thrive under pressure (ESSENTIAL)
Summary:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning and successful company that has been operating for over 40 years. The organisation is committed to providing their team with the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be offered 32 days of annual leave, be office based, and be part of a supportive business.
TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' for your application to be considered.
This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.