Payroll Assistant

Michael Page; Evesham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Assistant in Worcestershire to support an industrial and manufacturing employer's Accounting & Finance team on a temporary basis, helping day-to-day payroll activity run smoothly.

You will process payroll information accurately, check records for discrepancies, maintain clear payroll documentation, and update data in relevant systems, working with colleagues to provide timely payroll information.

Qualifications

• Experience processing and maintaining payroll information accurately.
• Ability to check data and spot discrepancies.
• Experience updating payroll details in systems or spreadsheets.
• Ability to handle payroll queries clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately to support timely payment activity.
• Check payroll records and resolve straightforward data queries before processing.
• Maintain clear payroll documentation so information is easy to review.
• Update payroll data accurately within relevant systems and records.
• Work with the Accounting & Finance department to provide payroll information when needed.
• Handle payroll-related queries in a clear and professional manner.
• Support the preparation of payroll data for regular processing cycles.
• Keep payroll information organised throughout the temporary assignment.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Payroll systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

As a Payroll Assistant in Worcestershire, you will help keep payroll activity organised within the Accounting & Finance department for an Industrial / Manufacturing employer. You will provide practical payroll cover during a temporary assignment, helping day-to-day processes run smoothly.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector in Worcestershire.

Description

The Payroll Assistant will;

• Process payroll information accurately to support timely payment activity.
• Check payroll records and resolve straightforward data queries before processing.
• Maintain clear payroll documentation so information is easy to review.
• Update payroll data accurately within relevant systems and records.
• Work with the Accounting & Finance department to provide payroll information when needed.
• Handle payroll-related queries in a clear and professional manner.
• Support the preparation of payroll data for regular processing cycles.
• Keep payroll information organised throughout the temporary assignment.

Profile

A successful 'Payroll Assistant' should have:

• Practical ability to process and maintain payroll information accurately.
• Confidence checking data and spotting discrepancies in payroll records.
• Experience updating payroll details within systems or spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage payroll queries clearly and professionally.
• Good attention to detail when handling numerical information.
• Ability to keep records organised during a busy payroll cycle.

Job Offer

• Temporary Payroll Assistant assignment in Worcestershire.
• Hourly pay of 17 to 20, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fully office based
• Full time or part time hours
• 9 - 12 month contract

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.