Payroll & Process Assistant 14592

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Temporary Payroll Process Assistant for an initial 3-month contract in Southampton. The role demands strong payroll skills to ensure accurate and timely payments in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to handle payroll queries independently from day one.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes required.
• Experience in finance or payroll is advantageous.
• Professional approach and team player mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll processing within deadlines.
• Review and validate payroll input from colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with payroll regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to resolve pay queries

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs (A-C), including English and Maths

Job description

Job Description

Temporary Payroll Process Assistant

Location: Southampton

Start Date: ASAP (Subject to Clearance)

Contract: Temp 3-month with possibility of extension

Pay Rate: £12.27 per hour

About the Role:

Our client seeks experienced Payroll Process Assistants to join their Southampton team on a temporary basis. You will ensure timely and accurate staff payments, both weekly and monthly, within a fast-paced, process-driven environment. This role is ideal for individuals with strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy aligned with payroll legislation and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all payroll input is processed within deadlines and meets audit requirements.
2. Accurately process payroll changes for temporary and permanent staff.
3. Review and validate input from colleagues.
4. Maintain staff records and ensure compliance with statutory and organizational payroll agreements.
5. Support Employment Services Hubs as needed.
6. Perform additional tasks relevant to this level.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (A-C), including English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex pay queries.
• Understanding of PAYE, insurance, and statutory deductions.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands.
• Professional and confidential approach as a team player.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous payroll or finance experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and data protection.
• Experience with multi-customer payrolls.
• Initiative in process improvement.

Working Pattern:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid Working: Initially office-based, with one day/week in-office (Wednesdays) after initial period.

Training:

No formal training provided; candidates must be confident in payroll processing from day one.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business regarding this vacancy.