Payroll Assistant

Boston Energy; Billingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Company pension

Training & development

Collaborative environment

Career progression

Job summary

Boston Energy is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our Billingham team. You will assist with weekly and monthly payrolls, maintain records, and support employees with payroll queries in a growing, collaborative environment.

The role emphasises accuracy, discretion, and good Excel skills, with flexible hours and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident with numbers and payroll data.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Payroll/finance/administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process timesheets, expenses, overtime, and absence records.
• Support the administration of pensions, statutory payments, and other payroll deductions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
• Support Finance and Operations teams with general administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with audits and payroll documentation when needed.
• Liaise with payroll provider.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Excel

Payroll data

Communication skills

Discretion

Payroll support

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title:Payroll Assistant
Location:Billingham
Reporting To:Payroll Manager / Finance Manager
Working Hours:Flexible Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (or as agreed)
Salary:Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our growing team in Billingham. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting employees with payroll-related queries.

Working closely with the Payroll and Finance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process timesheets, expenses, overtime, and absence records.
• Support the administration of pensions, statutory payments, and other payroll deductions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
• Support Finance and Operations teams with general administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with audits and payroll documentation when needed.
• Liaise with payroll provider.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Be confident working with numbers and payroll data.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Have previous payroll, finance, or administration experience (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer

• Flexible Monday to Friday working hours.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Standard holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.