Payroll / Office Assistant (Full-Time) £30,000 - £35,000 We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Payroll & Administrative Assistant to join a well-established company in the Grays, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to develop their career in a supportive office environment, with comprehensive training provided where necessary. The Responsibilities This diverse role combines key support for payroll operations with essential general office administration. Your core duties will include: Payroll Support: * Accurately reviewing and reconciling weekly time submissions. * Entering time data into the payroll processing system. * Handling the processing and record-keeping for weekly and monthly payroll cycles to guarantee precise and timely wage disbursements. * Managing periodic workplace pension contributions and related schemes. * Interacting with tax authorities and employees regarding compensation matters. * Updating expense tracking spreadsheets on a weekly basis. * Maintaining employee leave and personnel records. * Operating within strict deadlines while upholding exceptional accuracy and meticulousness. * Managing workload priorities effectively. Administrative Support: * Responding to incoming calls, taking messages, and directing enquiries as needed. * Assisting with organising office documentation and upholding operational standards. Candidate Profile We are seeking an individual who is: * Self-assured, driven, and possesses strong communication abilities, both written and verbal. * Extremely organised with keen attention to detail. * Capable of performing effectively under tight deadlines. Due to the sensitive nature of employee information, the successful candidate will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. Training & Development Full training will be provided to ensure you are fully proficient, especially if you are new to some of these areas. This will cover: * Understanding and processing payroll, including principles of income tax, national insurance, construction industry scheme, statutory sick pay, and statutory parental pay. * Learning and utilising industry-standard payroll software. Position Details * Employment Type: Full-time, permanent. * Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. * Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 If you are a meticulous and dependable individual eager to enhance your payroll and administrative expertise within a dynamic office setting, we invite you to apply