Payroll Assistant

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Payroll Assistant to work in Halesworth. The successful candidate will assist in processing payrolls, complete training, and maintain communication with clients and colleagues. Ideal applicants have experience in payroll processing and are skilled in Microsoft Excel. The role offers various employee benefits, including an annual paid volunteering day and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Annual paid volunteering day

Buy/sell holiday

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing payrolls is essential.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is required.
• Willingness to learn new software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the payroll team with daily requirements.
• Process payroll information for clients under supervision.
• Complete training to learn payroll and PAYE skills.
• Prepare payrolls and Construction Industry Scheme returns with assistance.
• Effectively communicate with team members and clients.
• Communicate with HRMC.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Experience processing payrolls

Competency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build constructive relationships

Can-do attitude

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently looking for an Payroll Assistant on a part‑time, permanent basis to join their team in Halesworth.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to the accurate and timely processing of client payrolls, handling routine tasks, maintaining high standards of service, and working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting the payroll team with day to day requirements
• Process payroll information for clients under supervision
• Complete on the job training to learn payroll and PAYE skills
• Prepare, with assistance, payrolls and Construction Industry Scheme returns
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with team members and where required clients
• Communicate with HRMC
• Other administrative duties as required

Person Specification

• Previous experience processing payrolls
• Be competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Be willing to learn and experiment with new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to build constructive relationships with other team members
• Possess a can‑do attitude and demonstrate confidence in own ability to achieve what is required

Working Benefits

• Annual paid volunteering day
• Buy/sell holiday
• Cycle to work
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking