Payroll Assistant

Trowers & Hamlins LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

GPP Pension (Aviva)

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in London is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the monthly payroll delivery. This 6-month fixed term contract is 4 days a week, 8:30am to 4:30pm, within a small, collaborative finance team.

You will process starters, leavers, changes using ADP/NGUX, manage pension and statutory payments, respond to payroll queries, and assist with month-end reporting while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Proven experience using ADP/NGUX payroll software.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax, and National Insurance.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Experience in professional services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process starters, leavers, and monthly payroll changes.
• Handle overtime, benefits, pension changes, and statutory payments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries with high service standards.
• Support HMRC/PAYE processing and end-of-month reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll and administrative tasks.

Skills

Payroll administration

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Tools

ADP/NGUX

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: London

Description

Join as a Payroll Assistant and play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely delivery of monthly payroll. This is a 6 month fixed term contract, working 4 days a week. 8.30am - 4.30pm. Working within a small, collaborative team, this role offers the opportunity to provide payroll administration, reporting, and employee support while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and firm policies.

The Role

This position will support the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Process starters, leavers, and monthly payroll changes using ADP/NGUX.
• Manage overtime, benefits, pension changes, and statutory payments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide excellent customer service.
• Support HMRC/PAYE processing and end-of-month reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll and administrative tasks as required.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
• Proven experience using ADP/NGUX payroll software is essential.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation, tax, and National Insurance.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience within professional services and/or a CIPP qualification is desirable.

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.