Payroll Assistant

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

12-month contract

Public sector payroll exposure

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited in Essex is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a busy, supportive payroll department. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll delivery, accuracy, and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with monthly payroll, data input, statutory payments, queries, and pension tasks. Part-time hours and a 12-month fixed term contract offer a stable entry into public sector payroll with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing at assistant or administrative level.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team and meet deadlines.
• Experience with public sector payroll is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payroll processing.
• Input and check payroll data including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Support statutory payments and pension tasks where required.
• Handle payroll queries professionally and maintain records.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Stakeholder communication

Deadline driven

Job description

Are you looking for a busy and rewarding payroll role within a supportive and welcoming team? This client is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly payroll department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

The Role

As Payroll Assistant, you will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a collaborative and experienced team, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the processing of monthly payroll
• Inputting and checking payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Supporting with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintaining accurate employee records
• Supporting pension administration tasks where required

This is a busy role where attention to detail and strong organisational skills are key.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous payroll experience (assistant or administrative level)
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Is confident handling queries and communicating with stakeholders
• Can manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience within public sector payroll would be advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Part-time hours (flexible working pattern available)
• 12-month fixed term contract
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable public sector payroll experience
• Friendly and collaborative workplace culture

If you're looking to develop your payroll career within a stable and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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