1,094 Payroll Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Position: Payroll Assistant

Location: Norfolk (Hybrid/Office Based)

Salary: £26k - £27k

Hours: Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This role involves managing end-to-end payroll and associated finance tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll data ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll legislation.
• Calculate gross pay, statutory deductions, pension contributions, holiday pay, and other entitlements.
• Prepare and submit returns to HMRC
• Distribute payslips and payroll-related correspondence
• Maintain accurate payroll files and records.
• Respond promptly to payroll queries via email and phone
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, credit card statements
• Allocate incoming funds and complete bank reconciliations to deadlines.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a previous payroll position
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Excel and payroll software

If you believe you fit the skill set listed and have the right experience to be a part of this team, please send your C.V to (url removed) or call Amelia on (phone number removed) for more information.

We are working with a Fife based chartered certified accountancy practice with a large and expanding client payroll service based in the Glenrothes area, we are seeking someone with payroll processing experience to join our team in a full-time position. Our client is seeking for a candidate living in Fife that has at least one year's payroll experience covering payroll processing and compliance procedures including auto enrolment pension, particularly in Sage Payroll.

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The Payroll Assistant will play a key role in supporting the payroll team within the logistics industry, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll. This position is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester and requires excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Client Details

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading logistics business who are a highly sought after organisation to work for with a state of the art office environment. This company are about to go through an exciting period of growth and transformation making it an excellent time to join the business.

Description

The Payroll Assistant role is initially an 18 Month Contract and will be Hybrid working- 3 days in office/2 remote.

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor key responsibilities will include:

• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new starters, leavers, and changes to contracts.
• Assist with payroll queries and provide support to employees as needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax and pension contributions.
• Support the payroll team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies or issues.

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In order to apply for the role you should:

Have previous experience in a Payroll role

Have experience of manual payroll calculations

Be able to consider an 18 month contract

Be able to commute 3 days per week to Wythenshawe office

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join award winning growing company
• Opportunity for role to be extended
• Hybrid working 3 days in office/2 remote

MMP Consultancy are working with a fantastic organisation to recruit Payroll Assistant to join them on a Permanent basis, based in North London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process/cover monthly payroll
• Cover the processes of Payroll from start to finish in the absence of the Finance Payroll Manager
• Ensure payroll timetable is adhered to
• Process Ad-Hoc/emergency payroll payments where requested
• Process all petty cash and credit card returns in line with the accounting deadlines
• Check all receipts supporting Card and Cash transactions and ensure they are complete and for business purposes
• Maintain filing of all supporting documents
• Ensure all Petty Cash and Credit Card returns are submitted within the deadlines. If not, chase outstanding information and report on any late returns
• Post all Petty Cash and Credit Card Journals monthly within the deadline set by the trust
• Liaise with petty cashiers and staff members regarding Petty Cash and Credit Card queries
• Download and distribute all Credit Card statements for the group
• Keep an up to date master list of all credit cards, authorised users and limits

Suitable candidate:

• Planning and organising - being able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Experience of operating controls over petty cash
• Financial and numeric awareness - having the ability to use and interpret financial information
• Communication - being able to communicate in a clear and understandable way using appropriately non-technical language
• Customer Focus - being able to provide timely and accurate information to help manage customer expectations

Payroll Assistant
Permanent | Full-time | £26k - £29k depending on experience| Peterborough

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established organisation in Peterborough, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll expertise who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, with plenty of scope to develop further skills across HR administration.

This is an office based role, working 8.30 - 4.30 (hours can be flexible after initial training period), easily commutable with links close to A1

As Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for the smooth and accurate running of both weekly and monthly payrolls. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring compliance, meeting deadlines, and providing administrative support across the HR function.

Key duties include:

• Processing payroll on both a weekly and monthly basis

• Using Sage and Time and Attendance systems to manage payroll and clear anomalies

• Recording absences and managing maternity, paternity, and sickness calculations

• Actioning change forms and attachments of earnings promptly

• Completing year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, statutory returns

• Processing starters and leavers, including generating P45s

• Managing pension uploads and payments

• Supporting HR administration, right-to-work checks, and onboarding/offboarding

• Maintaining accurate records and archives in line with GDPR

• Assisting with occupational health processes, including annual health screening

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and a team-focused approach.

You will bring:

• Previous payroll experience (essential)

• Knowledge of Sage Payroll (desirable)

• Experience with Time and Attendance software (desirable)

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A positive, approachable, and adaptable attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive HR team where your contribution will be highly valued. You’ll gain exposure not only to payroll but also to wider HR processes, making this a great career-building role.

Apply today with your CV, or get in touch with Kul Mahal at Interaction Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.

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Transaction Recruitment are supporting our West Bromwich based client in their search for an experienced Payroll Assistant, to join them on a permanent basis. You will be working as part of a small dynamic team and will be responsible for taking ownership of the in-house weekly payroll from start to finish, alongside supporting with HR administration. My client is looking for a proactive candidate with a passion for payroll and demonstrable experience of working within an environment where you will be given full autonomy to achieve results. This position offers hybrid working, flexible start times and could also provide part time working hours if preferred. 

Daily duties and experience required includes:

• Previous experience working within an end-to-end payroll capacity
li>Overseeing a weekly payroll of c.100 employees from start to finish
• Processing starters and leavers
• Calculating holiday and national insurance
• Calculating SSP, SMP and SPP
• Manual calculations experience
• Query resolution
• Up to date payroll legislation knowledge
• Supporting with HR administration duties, such as compiling attendance reports
• Ad hoc duties to support the Payroll & HR Manager

In return my client provides hybrid working, flexible start times, modern open plan offices, free parking, and they are easily accessible by public transport. They have a proud reputation of promoting a culture based on work/life balance and encourage employees to achieve their potential by offering support and internal promotions. If this opportunity sounds of interest please do not hesitate to get in touch as our client is looking to secure their new team member quickly.

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ThebusinessrequiressomeonethathasworkedinafastpacedcompanywithinPayandBill/ContractorPayrollforaminimumof3years.ThesuccessfulcandidatewillhaveadvancedExcelandexcellentcommunicationskillsasyouwillbeliaisingwithbothinternalandexternalclients.

Duties:

• ValidatedatafromFrontOfficesystembeforefinancesystemsareupdated
• Processcontractortimesheetsonamonthlybasis,usingacombinationofonlineportalsandpapertimesheets
• Chasingmissingcontractortimesheetsonamonthlybasis
• Ensurepaymentstocontractorsareaccurateandwithintheagreedtimescales
• Uploadpaymentstothebanksystemandrecordoncashbook
• Ensureremittanceadvicesaresentoutinatimelymanner
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• Toassistinthepreparationofmonthlycontractoraccrualsanddeferredincomejournalsandensurethatanyexpenseshavebeenrecharged
• Paymentofcontractorstoensurethatpaymentsaremadepunctuallyandaccurately
• Tobeabletocommunicateinanefficientyetfriendlymannerwithallstakeholdersofthebusiness,internalandexternal
• TodealwithallContractorandBillingqueriesinatimelymanner

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• Candidatemusthaveaminimumof3yearsworkexperienceinafinanceteamofasmall/mediumsizedcompany
• Experienceofworkingwithinamulti-currencyorganisationwouldbeanadvantage
• Committedteamplayer-aidallcolleaguesforthebenefitoftheCompany
• GoodITskillsandconfidentinusingMicrosoftExcel
• Strongattentiontodetailandproduceworkwithahighlevelofaccuracy
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelyonthetelephoneandinperson
• Goodorganisationalandworkloadmanagementskills,withtheabilitytoworktodeadlinesandprioritiseworkwherenecessary
• Abilitytoworkinanofficethatdemandshighlevelsofconcentration,whilecopingwithfrequentinterruptions
• Integrityandunderstandingofcareneededwithsensitiveinformation
• Abilitytoworkwellunderpressureandwithoutsupervision
• Buildingandmaintainingrelationshipsinternallyandexternally
• Beabletocommunicateatalllevelswithexcellentwritingskills
• Excellentnumeracyskillsandfinancialawareness

Payroll Assistant

Hourly rate: 16.17

Location: Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF

Contract: 9 months

Hours: 18.5 per week

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Wyre Forest District Council for a Payroll Assistant to support delivery of an effective and efficient payroll for the Council and be the first point of contact for payroll queries from managers, employees and external customers.

This is a part time post covering maternity leave starting end of September with hybrid working available after training.

Main Responsibilities:

• To work collaboratively with our payroll service providers and our HR and OD Team to meet regular monthly deadlines to provide an accurate and timely payroll service
• Build and maintaining relationships with finance colleagues, other departments of the Council and external parties.
• Handle enquiries from employees, Members, partners and members of the public in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Assist any team members within Resources with administrative or clerical duties as and when required.
• The postholder is expected to input to business improvement recommendations and assist in updating office procedures and the set-up of new office systems.
• Co-ordination of internal and external meetings, workshops, one-off events and diary management.
• Compiling, analysing and reporting financial information to management to aid decision making.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and apply learning to the job role
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial and supplier or employee records.

• To assist in the day to day financial administration of the Council including entering and checking manual

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a dynamic company? We're searching for a dedicated Payroll Assistant to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for numbers, this might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Payroll Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: 30,000
Working Pattern: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, Office Based

What You'll Do:
As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring that our employees are compensated accurately and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll for the company precision and care.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and data.
• Assisting with payroll-related queries and providing excellent customer service.
• Coordinating with HR to ensure timely updates on employee information.
• Supporting the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with all payroll regulations and policies.

What We're Looking For:
We want someone who is not just skilled but also enthusiastic! Here's what you should bring to the table:

• Previous experience in payroll processing or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a knack for numbers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• A proactive attitude and a desire to learn and grow with our team.
• A valid driver's licence due to location.

Why Join Us?
At our company, we believe that happy employees lead to happy customers. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Team Environment: Work alongside a supportive and friendly team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Employee Benefits: Access to a range of benefits, including health and wellness programmes.

How to Apply:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you're eager to join a company that values your contributions and encourages growth, we want to hear from you!

Join us and be part of a vibrant team where your skills will be valued, and your career can flourish! We can't wait to meet you!

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