Payroll Assistant

The Best Connection Group Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Friendly office environment

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our Bromsgrove team on a part-time basis. If you have hands-on payroll experience and enjoy accuracy in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

This role focuses on weekly payroll processing, data maintenance, and statutory payments, with a friendly office setting and flexible pattern; 25 hours per week, salary £18,200–£18,850 DOE, and 30 days holiday rising to 33 after year.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience (essential).
• Experience processing payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Weekly payroll processing end-to-end; ensure hours, overtime and deductions are accurate and deadlines met.
• Payroll administration including starters and leavers and updating employee records.
• Calculate and administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) in line with current legislation.
• Support pensions and auto-enrolment processes and handle opt-ins/opt-outs.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries and provide clear information.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with HMRC regulations and confidentiality.
• Maintain payroll data and produce reports for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience processing

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-focused payroll professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity?

The Best Connection is looking for a

Payroll Assistant

to join our friendly and supportive team in Bromsgrove. If you have hands-on payroll experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

• £18,200 – £18,850 DOE based on 25 hours per week.
• 30 days holiday, rising to 33 days after one year (including bank holidays)
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, modern office environment

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the payroll team, you’ll play an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time every week.

Your responsibilities will include:

Weekly Payroll Processing

Processing weekly payroll end-to-end, ensuring all hours, overtime, and deductions are calculated accurately and deadlines are met.

Payroll Administration

Managing day-to-day payroll tasks including starters, leavers, updating employee records, and maintaining accurate data.

Statutory Payments

Calculating and administering SSP, SMP, and SPP in line with current legislation.

Pensions & Auto-Enrolment

Supporting pension processes, including auto-enrolment, employee assessments, and handling opt-ins/opt-outs.

Employee Support

Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and helpful information to employees.

Compliance & Accuracy

Ensuring all payroll processes comply with HMRC regulations and are completed with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Reporting

Maintaining payroll data and producing reports for internal stakeholders when required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous payroll experience (essential)
• Experience processing

weekly payroll

• Knowledge of

statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)

• Familiarity with
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and communication skills

Founded in 1991, The Best Connection is one of the UK’s leading providers of flexible workforce solutions. With over 80 branches nationwide and operating as an Employee-Owned Trust, we take pride in our people-first culture and long-term career development.

• Monday to Friday office based in Bromsgrove
• Up to 25 hours per week
• 1-hour lunch break
• Flexible working pattern can be discussed

If you’re looking for a role where your payroll expertise will be valued and you can enjoy flexibility alongside a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.