Payroll Assistant
Reports to: HR Manager
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Salary: £13 per hour
Location: This role is based at our head office in Kirkcaldy. Please note that this is not a remote role, and the successful candidate will be expected to work on-site for their scheduled hours.
About Us
Glenshire Group is a Scottish family‑owned conglomerate based in Fife. The Group was established in 2020 to consolidate various existing business interests spanning multiple sectors including Retail (Greens Retail), Hospitality, Property, Cleaning Hygiene & Business Supplies (Disruptive Brands), Online and Frozen Drinks (Skwishee).
Overview
As a Payroll Assistant, you will report to the HR Manager, prepare the weekly payrolls, maintain the payroll system, and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. This involves managing payroll systems and processes, weekly analysis reporting, reconciliations and controls, and relationship management with departments throughout the business.
The Role
* Oversee payroll across the business and work with management teams to ensure all payrolls are efficiently processed
* Ensure high quality by thoroughly reviewing input data
* Process weekly pay claims, timesheets, and additional ad‑hoc payments
* Ensure correct payments are made to employees in relation to tax, SSP, and SMP calculations for UK payroll
* Review all payroll inputs and check payslips and payroll reports
* Prepare payroll journals
* Liaise with Human Resources, Finance, and store managers to ensure data, updates, and claims are received in a complete and timely manner
* Process pension payments in line with current legislation
* Assist the HR Department with administrative tasks
* Liaise with the accounts payable department
Skills & Qualifications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills – essential
* Exemplary planning and time‑management skills – essential
* Ability to multitask and prioritise workload daily – essential
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to meet deadlines – essential
* Passion to learn, contribute and reinforce culture throughout interactions – essential
* Discretion and confidentiality – essential
* Previous payroll/accounts experience – essential
* Brightpay experience advantageous
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
* Ability to apply payroll rules and regulations
* Ability to communicate effectively and convey technical information to non‑finance audiences
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Relationship management and customer service skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Ability to work effectively in a team and on your own
* Can‑do attitude
* Attention to details
Benefits
* Weekly Pay (No more waiting for monthly pay day!)
* Colleague discount of 10% within our retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites
* Refer a friend bonus
* Recognition of loyalty: special anniversary rewards and celebrations as you grow with us
* Part of a high‑energy, ambitious group that encourages creativity and new ideas, allowing you to prosper and flourish with our success
* Access to GroceryAid, a confidential support service offering emotional, practical, and financial help to people working across the grocery industry
We are looking for the right candidate to start as soon as possible. If you are ready to join a fast‑paced, evolving business, please submit your CV today.
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