Payroll Assistant

1 month ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Job Opportunity: Payroll Assistant

Are you an experienced Payroll Assistant looking for a new opportunity? They are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis in one of their offices located in Axminster, Bideford, Exeter, Plymouth, or Weston-Super-Mare.

Main Duties

  • Collect, compile, and enter payroll data using appropriate software.
  • Calculate and post payroll deductions.
  • Process payroll by established deadlines.
  • Reconcile employee deductions.
  • Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors.
  • Update payroll records with changes such as auto enrolment pension, loan payments, and salary increases.
  • Process new employees, terminations, and transfers.
  • Calculate holiday entitlement.
  • Prepare and print payroll reports of earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax and National Insurance, auto enrolment pension, and holiday.
  • Address employees’ pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive payroll records.
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and guidelines.
  • Assist with general office administration duties as needed.

Attributes, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

  • Experience in payroll processing.
  • CIPP qualification preferred but not essential; experience will be considered.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Brightpay, Xero, Quickbooks, and Sage.
  • Experience in a practice-based environment preferred but not essential.
  • Analytical, methodical, and numerical.
  • Positive attitude, friendly, and personable.
  • Resilient, able to multi-task, and work independently/flexibly.
  • Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
  • Initiative-taker with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a pressured environment.
  • Professional and team-oriented approach.
  • Experience delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.

Terms / Benefits

  • Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week; part-time hours/days can be considered.
  • Flexible and hybrid or office working available.
  • Annual salary review.
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service.
  • Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary).
  • Access to rewards and health schemes.
  • 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
  • Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance.
  • Client and staff commission schemes.
  • Pension scheme (3% rising to 4%, matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you Apply today to become a valued member of our team.


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