Payroll Assistant

Reporting to: Payroll Manager
Location: Office-based, 5 days per week (1 day WFH after probation)
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support the smooth and accurate processing of monthly payrolls across our business. This role is ideal for someone with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to managing data, deadlines, and payroll compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting wider HR and finance teams.

• Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple sites

• Manage weekly payroll inputs including corrections, sickness, training, transfer hours, and accrued hours

• Maintain and update employee payroll records and data files

• Review and validate timesheets to ensure accuracy

• Prepare and upload payroll reports to Sage 50 Payroll

• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies promptly

• Liaise effectively with HR, Operations, Site Managers, and the Finance team

• Perform manual payroll calculations when necessary

• Support both independent tasks and collaborative team efforts

• Experience in a payroll role or similar position

• Proficient in Sage 50 Payroll or equivalent software

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Discreet and reliable when handling sensitive information

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Minimum 1 year of experience in payroll or a related field

• Intermediate Excel proficiency (including formulas, pivot tables, data validation)

• Office-based, 5 days per week in Northampton