Payroll Assistant

Brellis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the Payroll Manager in a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of payroll experience and will be responsible for the full payroll cycle, compliance, and resolving payroll queries. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Access to Group Rewards

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of payroll experience.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the full payroll cycle using Miracle Pay.
• Resolve payroll queries by liaising with employees and external providers.
• Handle statutory documents and assist with year-end tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Education

1 year of payroll experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A superb new opportunity to join a leading engineering firm with offices across the UK. The Payroll Assistant will be supporting the Payroll Manager and be a integral person working within the wider finance team.

Contract Type: Permanent

Days/Hours: Monday to Thursday 8-5 and 8-4 on a Friday with one hour for lunch (40 hours)

What You ll Be Doing

• Support the full payroll cycle using Miracle Pay
• Resolve payroll queries by liaising with employees and external providers
• Process overtime, private mileage, and lodge allowances
• Handle statutory documents (P45s, P60s, P11Ds) and assist with year-end tasks
• Manage statutory payments like SMP, SSP, SPP and pension deductions
• Process Attachment of Earnings and other employee deductions
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and ensure full compliance
• Contribute to payroll-related admin and project support

What We re Looking For

• At least 1 year of payroll experience
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset

What You ll Get

• Generous holiday allowance to help you recharge
• Pension scheme to support your future
• Private medical insurance for peace of mind
• Group income protection & death in service benefit
• Access to Group Rewards discounts at 900+ retailers

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