Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant Required

Salary - £26,000 - £28,000 

Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00 

Experience: No prior payroll experience required. Full training will be provided.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in payroll and develop valuable skills within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review and process weekly payroll data from multiple sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Validate timesheets, attendance records, overtime and other payroll-related information.
• Respond to employee queries regarding pay, tax, deductions and payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with statutory payroll requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Support the administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor payments and deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update payroll systems as required.
• Process new starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.
• Liaise with Operations and HR to resolve payroll-related queries and ensure accurate payroll data is received.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers and colleagues.
• Good numerical and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A professional approach to handling confidential information.
• An interest in learning payroll processes, including PAYE and CIS.
• A positive, reliable and proactive attitude.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team.