Payroll Assistant

AC Goatham & Son; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in British apples and pears seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join their HR team. The role supports payroll operations, ensures compliance with UK legislation, and requires previous payroll experience. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Fortnightly pay

Learning and development opportunities

EAP and Remote GP service

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Free onsite parking

Access to free Wi-Fi

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK payroll and employment legislation.
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, and pension schemes.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees.
• Assist in preparation and processing of bi-weekly payrolls.
• Ensure employee payroll records are accurately maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Experience in payroll support role

Tools

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business has continued to grow. We innovate and evolve, but our values remain the same. Were a team proud of the Goathams waypassionate about producing the very best quality British apples and pears.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and process-driven individual to join our HR team as a Payroll Assistant. This role will support the Payroll Manager in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services across the business.

Operating two bi-weekly payrolls, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a function that is continuously improving and evolving. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a payroll team and will be keen to learn, grow, and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities Include

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees across multiple locations (using Sage), increasing to around 1600 during harvest (including seasonal workers)
• Assist the Payroll Manager in the preparation, calculation, and processing of two bi-weekly payrolls, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments
• Ensure employee payroll records are accurately maintained and updated, including tax codes, bank details, and benefit information
• Support the submission of RTI (Real Time Information) to HMRC and help ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, and pension regulations
• Assist with responding to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Help ensure that the time and attendance system is updated in line with payroll deadlines and liaise with managers to collect any outstanding information
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of any new systems or payroll-related projects
• Stay informed on UK payroll legislation and assist in ensuring compliance across payroll operations
• Support the production of reports for management and finance teams
  
  

Our Ideal Payroll Assistant Would Have

• Previous experience working in a payroll support role
• A good understanding of UK payroll and employment legislation
• Experience using payroll systems such as Sage, IRIS, or similar
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension schemes (auto-enrolment)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A high level of accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and support continuous improvement in payroll processes
  
  

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am4.00pm (35 hours per week)

What Else We Can Offer You

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with the opportunity to earn more based on length of service)
• Pension scheme
• Fortnightly pay
• Learning and development opportunities
• EAP and Remote GP service
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Access to free Wi-Fi