Payroll Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Peterborough is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their HR team. This full-time role offers a salary between £26k - £29k, focusing on payroll management and HR administrative tasks in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have payroll experience and strong interpersonal skills. Flexible hours after training are provided, making it a promising career-building opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Sage Payroll is desirable.
• Experience with Time and Attendance software is desirable.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Manage payroll anomalies using systems.
• Complete year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds.
• Process starters and leavers, including P45s.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of Sage Payroll

Experience with Time and Attendance software

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Sage

Time and Attendance systems

Job description

Overview

Payroll Assistant - Permanent Full-time £26k - £29k depending on experience, Peterborough

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established organisation in Peterborough, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll expertise who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, with plenty of scope to develop further skills across HR administration.

This is an office based role, working 8.30 - 4.30 (hours can be flexible after initial training period), easily commutable with links close to A1.

Responsibilities

• As Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for the smooth and accurate running of both weekly and monthly payrolls. You ll be the go-to person for ensuring compliance, meeting deadlines, and providing administrative support across the HR function.
• Processing payroll on both a weekly and monthly basis
• Using Sage and Time and Attendance systems to manage payroll and clear anomalies
• Recording absences and managing maternity, paternity, and sickness calculations
• Actioning change forms and attachments of earnings promptly
• Completing year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, statutory returns
• Processing starters and leavers, including generating P45s
• Managing pension uploads and payments
• Supporting HR administration, right-to-work checks, and onboarding/offboarding
• Maintaining accurate records and archives in line with GDPR
• Assisting with occupational health processes, including annual health screening

About You

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and a team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience (essential)
• Knowledge of Sage Payroll (desirable)
• Experience with Time and Attendance software (desirable)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, approachable, and adaptable attitude

Why Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive HR team where your contribution will be highly valued. You ll gain exposure not only to payroll but also to wider HR processes, making this a great career-building role.

Apply today with your CV, or get in touch with Kul Mahal at Interaction Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.

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