Payroll Assistant

Alliance Automotive Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage salary data and ensure timely, accurate payments for about 6,000 employees across the UK and ROI. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and experience in payroll environments.

You will collaborate with a team to handle payroll queries and processes, including Republic of Ireland payroll where applicable. The successful candidate will be trusted to maintain confidentiality and uphold company policies while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of payroll for employees.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll reports.
• Review company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Ensure payroll transactions are accurate and checked.
• Identify and resolve payroll errors promptly.
• Complete required tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Payroll software programs

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu

We are looking for an efficient Payroll Assistant to join our team who will be responsible for all aspects of managing employee salary data, ensuring payments are made accurately and on time for approximately 6,000 employees across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a payroll environment, and will have the necessary qualities to perform the role; trustworthy, honest, confidential, communicative, helpful, responsive. You will work with a team of payroll assistants to ensure documents are organized and payroll-related items are handled appropriately. You will be required to provide information and answer employee/ manager questions about all payroll-related matters. Experience of processing Republic of Ireland payroll would be advantageous although full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of payroll for employees
• Prepare weekly, monthly reports
• Review and abide by company policies and procedures
• Make sure all payroll transactions are checked fully for accuracy
• Identify and resolve payroll errors
• Accomplish required tasks promptly

Requirements and skills

• 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

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders.

Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.

Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.