Payroll assistant

Payroll Assistant

Wantage | 3-Month Contract initially | £15.38ph

Our client, a large international manufacturing organisation based in Wantage, is looking for a Payroll Assistant to join their busy payroll team on an initial 3-month contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll or finance administration experience to gain exposure within a global business and play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and processing of monthly payroll
• Maintaining payroll records, including starters, leavers, salary changes, and deductions
• Processing overtime, bonuses, expenses, and statutory payments
• Responding to employee payroll queries and providing excellent customer service
• Assisting with payroll compliance, reporting, and year-end activities
• Supporting payroll system administration and data management

Key skills required

• Previous experience in payroll or finance administration
• Understanding of UK payroll processes and legislation
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and team-focused approach

In return, you'll gain valuable experience within a well-established international organisation, working alongside an experienced payroll team in a fast-paced and supportive environment. Initially a 3-month period to support a busy period within the business but could be extended to a longer period and possibly made permanent.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.