Payroll Assistant (Fully Office Based)

Our client, an international business with impressive growth plans and a strong work hard, team culture, is looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant for a period of up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension for the right person. This is a fully office based role with working hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, and the office is within walking distance of the station. You will be responsible for providing strong Payroll support for the company.

Payroll Assistant – About The Role

Managing the weekly and monthly payrolls, including:

• Processing starters, leavers, and all contractional and statutory payments
• Ensuring total compliance and right to work checks
• The administration of auto enrolment and employee benefits
• Dealing with all related payroll queries
• Working on P&L queries and accounting journals
• Process reviews
• HMRC queries and requirements
• Assisting with payroll projects and systems implementation
• Customer contact when required

The successful Payroll Assistant will have/be:

• Exceptional payroll knowledge and experience of working in a high volume environment
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent communication skills
• The ability to understand the business as a whole and liaise with all employees up to and including board level
• Experience of payroll systems and advanced Excel are essential
• Immediately available or on short notice