Payroll Assistant

Position: Payroll Assistant (Permanent)
Job title:

Payroll Assistant

Salary: £37,000 (full time equivalent)

Location:

Pinxton, Derbyshire

Hours:

hours per week minimum (full-time considered)

Benefits:

Flexible working hours (part-time or full-time)
Stable, ongoing role within an established organisation
Exposure to high-volume payroll processing
Supportive and structured working environment

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a structured and professional environment, employing a large salaried workforce. They offer a stable working setup, clear processes, and a supportive team culture, with payroll managed through an outsourced provider.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Payroll Assistant to support the preparation of monthly payroll for approximately 500 salaried employees. This role focuses on the accurate processing of payroll data, including hours worked, tax codes, and pension information. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and an outsourced payroll provider but will not be responsible for making payments to staff.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and process payroll inputs, including hours worked and tax code updates
Maintain accurate payroll records for monthly salaried employees
Manage and update employee tax codes in line with HMRC requirements
Support pension administration, including consolidation of pension data
Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely submissions
Assist with payroll-related queries from internal stakeholders
Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with payroll and data protection regulations

Requirements

Previous experience in a payroll or payroll assistant role
Good understanding of payroll processes, tax codes, and pensions
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience supporting payroll for a large workforce advantageous
Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
Professional communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team