Payroll Administrator - Detail‑Oriented, Fast‑Paced Team

TURNERFOX RECRUITMENT LTD; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TurnerFox Recruitment is partnering with a well-established local business to recruit a Payroll Assistant to support their busy payroll function during a period of expansion. The role focuses on providing administrative support across the payroll process and ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

You'll work with the payroll and finance team, handling new starters, leavers, timesheets and payroll queries, using Excel and Outlook, with Sage Payroll an advantage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within payroll or payroll administration.
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience of Sage Payroll would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Good understanding of payroll processes.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Confident handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to prioritise a busy workload.
• Friendly, professional and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly payroll.
• Process new starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Check timesheets, overtime, deductions and other payroll information.
• Update payroll systems with employee information.
• Assist with holiday, sickness and absence calculations.
• Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially.
• Support with payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate and processed within deadlines.
• Perform general payroll and administration duties as required.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Excel & Outlook

Confidentiality

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

TurnerFox Recruitment is partnering with a well-established local business to recruit a Payroll Assistant to support their busy payroll function during a period of expansion. The role focuses on providing administrative support across the payroll process and ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

You'll work with the payroll and finance team, handling new starters, leavers, timesheets and payroll queries, using Excel and Outlook, with Sage Payroll an advantage.