Payroll Assistant

Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Location: Billingham
Reporting To: Payroll Manager / Finance Manager
Working Hours: Flexible Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (or as agreed)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our growing team in Billingham. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting employees with payroll-related queries.

Working closely with the Payroll and Finance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.


• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.


• Process timesheets, expenses, overtime, and absence records.


• Support the administration of pensions, statutory payments, and other payroll deductions.


• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.


• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.


• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.


• Support Finance and Operations teams with general administrative tasks as required.


• Assist with audits and payroll documentation when needed.


• Liaise with payroll provider.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.


• Be confident working with numbers and payroll data.


• Have strong organisational and time management skills.


• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Be able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.


• Have previous payroll, finance, or administration experience (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer

• Flexible Monday to Friday working hours.


• Competitive salary based on experience.


• Standard holiday entitlement.


• Company pension scheme.


• Opportunities for training and professional development.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

How to Apply

If you are looking to build your career within payroll and administration and would like to join a dynamic and supportive team in Billingham, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.