Payroll Assistant

Jobtailor; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bradford is seeking a Payroll Assistant to administer all payroll aspects for a large workforce across the UK and ROI. You will work with payroll colleagues to organise documents, resolve queries, and ensure accurate, on-time payments.

The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. You will produce regular reports and help uphold payroll compliance and company policies.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Assistant or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of payroll for employees
• Manage employee salary data and ensure payments are made accurately and on time for approximately 6,000 employees across the UK and Republic of Ireland
• Work with a team of payroll assistants to organize documents and handle payroll-related items
• Provide information and answer employee and manager questions about payroll-related matters
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Review and abide by company policies and procedures
• Check all payroll transactions fully for accuracy
• Identify and resolve payroll errors
• Accomplish required tasks promptly

Skills

Payroll Administration

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Payroll Software

Data Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll Software

Job description

• Administer all aspects of payroll for employees
• Manage employee salary data and ensure payments are made accurately and on time for approximately 6,000 employees across the UK and Republic of Ireland
• Work with a team of payroll assistants to organize documents and handle payroll-related items
• Provide information and answer employee and manager questions about payroll-related matters
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Review and abide by company policies and procedures
• Check all payroll transactions fully for accuracy
• Identify and resolve payroll errors
• Accomplish required tasks promptly

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Assistant or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to remain level-headed with difficult queries or tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely payments for a large employee base while maintaining compliance with company policies. Proficient in managing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and providing exceptional support to employees and management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Administration
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Payroll Software Programs
• Numerical Aptitude
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Software Programs
• Data Management
• Report Preparation
• Error Resolution

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Ability to Prioritize

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Processing
• Employee Salary Data
• Compliance
• UK Payroll
• Republic of Ireland Payroll

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Payroll Software