Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

📍 Lancashire (Hybrid – 3–4 days office)
💰 Up to £30,000
Contract: 12-month FTC

The Role

A hands-on payroll position within a small team, supporting end-to-end payroll for a growing UK workforce.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting system improvements and handling employee queries.

Key Responsibilities

* Support end-to-end monthly payroll processing

* Process starters, leavers, and payroll changes

* Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)

* Assist with pension administration and auto-enrolment

* Maintain payroll systems and ensure data accuracy

* Handle payroll queries from employees

* Support audits and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations

The Ideal Candidate

* UK payroll experience (essential)

* Good understanding of payroll legislation and RTI processes

* Strong Excel and payroll systems knowledge

* High attention to detail and accuracy

* Confident handling payroll queries

* Proactive and able to work in a small team environment

* CIPP study or qualification (desirable)

Interested? Apply today! 🌟

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