Payroll Assistant

Hays; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a payroll assistant to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant and collaborative environment while preparing payroll and handling queries. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of employment law and strong numeracy and communication skills. With hybrid working options, you can enjoy flexibility while contributing to a crucial function within the organization. If you are proactive and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Guidance from a strong team

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of employment law is essential.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and weekly payroll runs.
• Process starters, leavers, and contract changes.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Understanding of employment law

Ability to work independently

Prioritisation skills

Working knowledge of Itrent

Job description

Your new company

Our client is recruiting a payroll assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Working with an excellent local council, they are looking to engage with payroll professionals who can support the wider payroll function. The hours of work are Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm. The role is offered on a hybrid basis. The offices are based in Glasgow.

Your new role

In your new role, you will be reporting to the payroll team leader. You will be:

1. Preparing the monthly payroll and weekly payroll runs.
2. Processing starters and leavers.
3. Updating contract changes for staff.
4. Processing sickness, maternity, and paternity pay calculations.
5. Dealing with queries for payroll.
6. Assisting with pension queries.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in your new role, you must have a basic understanding of employment law. You must also possess strong numeracy skills and communication skills, both written and verbal. Additionally, you should have the ability to work on your own initiative and be able to prioritise duties that arise. The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of Itrent.

What you'll get in return

1. Utilise your skills and build upon experience in a vibrant and collaborative working environment.
2. Guidance and advice from a strong team to help you build upon your skills.
3. Hybrid working opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.