Payroll Assistant

Additional Resources; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected payroll services organisation in Dumfries is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage client payrolls accurately and timely. The role involves processing payrolls, preparing reports, and maintaining records to comply with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will have payroll administration experience and knowledge of related legislation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Professional work environment with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration is required.
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation.
• Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports.
• Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC.
• Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with payroll software

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to join an independent accountancy firm, delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while supporting overall team objectives. This full-time role offers salary circa £24,000 - £28,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports.
• Highlighting anomalies or issues to clients and supporting resolution.
• Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC, pensions, and other third parties.
• Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements.
• Assisting with month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc payroll tasks.
• Supporting audit readiness and identifying discrepancies or risks.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Executive, Payroll Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Junior, Accounting Technician, or in a similar role.
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation.
• Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll software.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for development.

Apply now for this great Payroll Assistant opportunity to join a respected payroll services organisation and develop your career.

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