Payroll Assistant
Location: Harwich
Days/Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and passionate about delivering exceptional support? We’re looking for a Payroll Assistant join our team and play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate payroll operations.
What will you be doing?
• Support the Payroll Manager and team with day-to-day tasks and ad-hoc priorities.
• Communicate effectively with employees to keep payroll processes running seamlessly.
• Maintain accurate filing and records in line with company guidelines and GDPR.
• Handle incoming mail and calls, ensuring queries are managed professionally.
• Assist with annual events such as pay reviews and bonus payments.
• Input and verify data in Resource Link, including new starters, leavers, and changes.
• Keep payroll-related personnel files up to date.
About You
• Basic understanding of current HMRC payroll regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A customer-focused attitude with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage workload effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
What can we offer you?
Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!
Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.
We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand