Payroll and Finance Assistant

We are looking for a Payroll and Finance Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term (6-month) basis, with the potential to become permanent.

The Payroll and Finance Assistant will be primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for approximately 80–100 employees, supporting the monthly payroll for salaried staff, and managing related statutory submissions and reporting.

The role also supports wider finance administration, including occasional cover for purchase and sales ledger duties. For a full-time role, there may be opportunities to assist other departments depending on your skills and interests.

Please note that for a part-time position, due to the timing of payroll processing, working hours would predominantly fall at the start of the week.

To be successful in this role, you will:

· Have experience working in a payroll function, ideally including weekly payroll processing.

· Demonstrate a clear understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, pensions, and CIS.

· Be confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.

· Show excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of business administration.

· Be able to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion at all times.

· Work well independently, but also thrive in a collaborative team environment.

· Be organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising quality.

· Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, managers, and external bodies when required.

· Be open to learning new systems and processes, and willing to assist across purchase/sales ledger duties and other admin tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Duties:

• Accurately prepare and process weekly payroll for hourly-paid employees (circa 80–100 staff), ensuring correct pay, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Assist with monthly payroll for salaried staff, including directors and senior managers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC.
• Administer and report on pensions, including auto-enrolment duties and submissions to pension providers.
• Process Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) payments and deductions for subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails in accordance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and costing analysis to support internal budget control and project costing.
• Reconcile payroll control accounts as needed and assist with year-end payroll processes including P60s
• Liaise with employees to resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.

Accounts Assistant Duties:

• Provide occasional cover and support to the accounts team, including:
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
• Sales ledger tasks such as invoice generation and credit control follow-up.
• Filing and document management.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reconciliations as directed.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: Up to £28,000 per year (FTE)
• Contract: Fixed-term (6 months) with potential to become permanent
• Hours: Full-time hours) or Part-time (minimum 20 hours per week)
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Company pension & life assurance (4 x salary)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle-to-work and employee discount programmes
• Paid sick pay and wellbeing support
• Free parking and referral rewards

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person