PAYROLL ASSISTANT

Payroll Assistant

Location:                          Poole, Dorset

Salary:                               £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (D.O.E)

Hours:                               Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm & Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Position:                           Full-Time, Permanent

About Our Client

We are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful, established business with a multi-site presence across the UK. Operating within a vibrant and fast-moving commercial sector, this company prides itself on efficiency, innovation, and maintaining an excellent internal culture.

Due to continuous growth, they are now seeking a skilled and proactive Payroll Assistant to join their dedicated Finance team based in Poole.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll processing for both salaried and hourly-paid employees across multiple sites. This is a dynamic, high-volume environment where your attention to detail will directly impact the smooth running of the business's weekly and monthly payroll cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage and execute the full end-to-end payroll process for all employees across weekly and monthly schedules.
• Data Processing: Accurately collate timesheets, calculate overtime, and handle all changes including new starters, leavers, and variations to contracts.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain flawless employee records (tax codes, deductions, and pensions) while ensuring strict compliance with internal audit controls.
• HMRC & Statutory Reporting: Oversee statutory payments (SSP, SMP), manage pensions, and ensure accurate HMRC submissions (FPS, EPS) alongside P45 and P60 production.
• Year-End Support: Assist with year-end preparation, payroll journals, and the submission of P11D and P11D(b) forms.
• Queries & Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for internal payroll queries, liaising closely with the HR and Finance departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in payroll system upgrades, data validation, and proactively suggest ways to improve system efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven Experience: A solid track record in a similar end-to-end payroll position, comfortably handling both hourly and salaried staff.
• Legislation Knowledge: Up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, compliance, and statutory regulations.
• Technical Skills: Strong MS Excel skills are essential, alongside the ability to adapt to new payroll software and validate complex data.
• Personal Attributes: High level of accuracy, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently. You must be an approachable communicator capable of handling sensitive data with complete professionalism.

Benefits & Package

• 23 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service) plus Bank Holidays
• 5% employer and 5% employee pension contribution with Aviva
• Access to Perkbox employee rewards and discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish on Fridays

To Apply

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a secure, rewarding role within a thriving business, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.