Payroll & Accounts Assistant

NEWLON HOUSING TRUST; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charitable housing association is seeking a part-time Payroll Assistant to support their Finance Payroll Manager. This role involves processing payroll, managing petty cash, and assisting with pension records. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in payroll management and excellent attention to detail. The position offers a flexible working arrangement, allowing for up to two days of remote work, and is located in a vibrant office environment near Tottenham Hale. With generous holiday and pension benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

27 days holiday pro-rated

Non-contributory pension

Flexi scheme

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running an in-house payroll system.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process Payroll, including deductions and pensions.
• Assist with Sales Ledger and Credit Control when required.

Skills

Payroll Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Statutory Returns

Pension Processing

Job description

12 month Fixed-term contract, part-time (4 days a week)

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

This is a great opportunity to provide support to our Finance Payroll Manager. This will involve the full spectrum of Payroll work, including processing Payroll (both planned and Ad-Hoc), posting and reconciling Petty Cash and Credit Cards and assisting with pension records.

In addition you will provide cover for Sales Ledger, Credit Control, the Rents Team and Management Accounts, when required.

You’ll already have a proven track record in running an in-house payroll system, dealing with all aspects of Payroll including deductions, pensions and statutory monthly and annual returns. You will have exemplary time management skills, together with great attention to detail and the ability to work to multiple deadlines.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday pro-rated, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. We currently offer the opportunity to work up to 2 days at home. You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 19 May 2025

Assessments will be held online between Thursday 22 May to Sunday 1 June 2025

Interviews will be held in-person on Tuesday 10 June 2025

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.

No agencies please.