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
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Collect, review and process weekly payroll data from multiple sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
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Validate timesheets, attendance records, overtime and other payroll-related information.
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Respond to employee queries regarding pay, tax, deductions and payroll discrepancies.
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Assist with statutory payroll requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension contributions.
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Support the administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor payments and deductions.
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Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update payroll systems as required.
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Process new starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
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Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting.
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Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation.
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Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.
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Liaise with Operations and HR to resolve payroll-related queries and ensure accurate payroll data is received.
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Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers and colleagues.
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Good numerical and administrative skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
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A professional approach to handling confidential information.
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An interest in learning payroll processes, including PAYE and CIS.
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A positive, reliable and proactive attitude.
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The ability to work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team