Payroll Assistant

Agincare Head Office Services; Castletown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Agincare Head Office Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our busy finance team and deliver accurate payroll services. The role can be based at our Portland Head Office or our Poole patch office, with reporting to the Head of Payroll.

You'll handle end-to-end payroll processing, support wider payroll projects, and assist with third-party reporting including Nest, HMRC, Court Orders and ONS.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with IT systems.
• Ability to stay flexible and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for assigned payrolls.
• Support project-based work with senior payroll colleagues.
• Assist with third-party reporting including Nest, HMRC, Court Orders, and Office of National Statistics.
• Respond to payroll queries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Provide key payroll data as needed.
• Help maintain and improve payroll processes and documentation.

Skills

Excel

IT systems

Payroll processing

Flexible attitude

Working under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Meeting deadlines

Job description

Agincare is experiencing rapid growth, and with that comes exciting opportunities to strengthen our support teams. We’re now looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Assistant to join our busy finance department and help deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services. This post can be based from either our Head Office on Portland or in Poole in our patch office.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Payroll, you’ll be responsible for processing your own payrolls from start to finish and supporting wider payroll projects. You’ll work closely with senior payroll colleagues and contribute to the smooth running of payroll operations, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.

This is a great opportunity for someone at entry level who’s looking to change careers and grow their skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment .

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for assigned payrolls
• Support project-based work with senior payroll colleagues
• Assist with third-party reporting including Nest, HMRC, Court Orders, and Office of National Statistics
• Respond to payroll queries with accuracy and professionalism
• Provide key payroll data as needed
• Help maintain and improve payroll processes and documentation

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

• Payroll experience (desirable but not essential)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with IT systems
• A flexible, can-do attitude and ability to adapt to changing demands
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the wider team

If you’re reliable, detail-focused, and ready to grow with us — we’d love to hear from you.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.