Payroll Assistant

As a Payroll Associate, you will support the smooth and compliant delivery of payroll services for a wide range of clients. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider team, you will process payrolls accurately, help with onboarding new clients, respond to client queries, and ensure deadlines are consistently met. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, organised, and keen to develop within a growing payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

* Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately within agreed deadlines.

* Prepare and submit RTI submissions, EPS, and pension contributions.

* Handle statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), holiday pay, adjustments, and payroll corrections.

* Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records, starters, leavers, and amendments.

Client Support & Communication

* Respond to client queries promptly and professionally.

* Liaise with Client Managers where further clarification or fee discussions are required.

* Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and client care.

Team Support & Workflow

* Assist with organising workload and supporting team members during peak times.

* Provide holiday/emergency cover where needed.

* Support the allocation of new payrolls and follow internal processes consistently.

Onboarding & Compliance

* Support onboarding of new payroll clients by gathering required information and setting up systems.

* Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension providers, and internal governance.

* Keep up to date with payroll legislation, software updates, and internal procedures.

Operational Administration

* Keep target sheets, internal trackers and payroll checklists updated (where required).

The salary is based on full time so will be pro rota.

Flexible working hours but ideally Monday - Friday around 5 hours per day
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed