Payroll Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Officer for a fixed-term part-time role in Cwmbran. The ideal candidate will manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and other payroll functions. This role offers a salary of £30,000 per annum based on a 30-hour workweek in a collaborative environment. Flexibility in working hours is available.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in payroll processing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll from end to end.
• Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC and RTI reporting requirements.
• Address and resolve payroll-related queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency with payroll software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

CIPP qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

Sage

ADP

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Officer (Part-Time, Fixed-Term - Minimum 12 Months)
Location: Cwmbran, South Wales (Site-Based)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Minimum 12 Months)
Working Hours: Part-Time - 30 hours per week (days negotiable)
Salary: £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours/week, FTE £40,000)

About the Role:
On behalf of our client, we are recruiting an experienced and detail-focused Payroll Officer for a site-based, part-time role in Cwmbran. This is a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a key period within the organisation. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, with flexibility around working days.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to join a supportive and friendly team, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process monthly payroll from end to end

• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records

• Process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP

• Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC and RTI reporting requirements

• Address and resolve payroll-related queries

• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy of payroll inputs

• Assist with pension submissions and payroll audits as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Solid experience in payroll processing

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments

• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g. Sage, ADP, Xero - please specify if known)

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A high level of discretion when handling confidential information

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification (or working towards it)

• Experience in [insert sector if relevant]

What's on Offer:

• £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours/week, FTE £40,000)

• Fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months

• Part-time working with flexible hours (to be agreed)

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment

• This is a site-based role in Cwmbran