Payroll Assistant

Keeler Recruitment; Diss; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Company events

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Keeler Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their finance team in Diss. This role involves processing payroll and pensions accurately, responding to queries, and supporting payroll administration.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience in payroll, strong knowledge of PAYE and National Insurance, and experience with payroll software such as BrightPay or Sage. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in payroll and pensions.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, and payroll legislation.
• Experience in accountancy practice or payroll bureau is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and pension information accurately.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and process contributions.
• Liaise with pension providers and resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and handle HMRC correspondence.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pensions administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

BrightPay

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

My client is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their established and supportive finance team in Diss.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in payroll and pensions who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering an accurate, reliable and professional service.

You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day payroll function, working with both clients and employees to resolve queries and ensuring payroll information is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll and pension information accurately and efficiently.
• Administering workplace pension schemes, including calculating and processing contributions.
• Liaising with pension providers and other relevant third parties when required.
• Responding to payroll queries from clients and employees, providing clear and helpful support.
• Handling payroll-related correspondence with HMRC and other external authorities.
• Dealing with matters including tax codes, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records.
• Ensuring payroll information is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Working to tight payroll deadlines and ensuring all work is completed accurately.
• Supporting the wider finance team with payroll-related administration where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• At least two years' experience working in payroll and pensions.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or similar environment would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and current payroll legislation.
• Experience using payroll software; knowledge of systems such as BrightPay, Sage, Xero or QuickBooks would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients, employees and external organisations.
• The ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach.

What's on Offer?

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression

If you're an experienced Payroll Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Diss area, we'd love to hear from you.