Payroll Administrator - UK & Europe (Excel‑Driven)

The Recruitment Group; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food manufacturing group is seeking an organised and proactive Payroll Assistant to join its Finance team in Hook Norton, UK. This full-time role supports accurate payroll delivery across multiple sites. Ideal candidates have previous UK payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. Benefits include 23 days holiday, health cash plan, and a Christmas bonus.

Benefits

23 days holiday + BH

Holiday Buy and sell scheme

Health cash plan

Summer/Christmas party

Christmas bonus

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous UK payroll experience, preferably in manufacturing or shift environments.
• Strong Excel skills and understanding of auto-enrolment rules.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of multiple UK payrolls.
• Act as main contact for third-party European payroll providers.
• Manage month-end payroll accruals and statutory submissions.
• Maintain accurate time & attendance data.
• Produce internal payroll reports.
• Order payroll stationery and raise relevant purchase orders.

Skills

UK payroll experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Job description

A leading international food manufacturing group is seeking an organised and proactive Payroll Assistant to join its Finance team in Hook Norton, UK. This full-time role supports accurate payroll delivery across multiple sites. Ideal candidates have previous UK payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. Benefits include 23 days holiday, health cash plan, and a Christmas bonus.