Payroll Assistant

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is looking for a detail-driven Payroll Assistant in Haywards Heath. The ideal candidate will process weekly payroll, handle queries, and maintain employee data. Applicants should have experience with timesheets, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of UK payroll legislation. The position offers employer-funded training, excellent holiday benefits, and a hybrid working model of 3 days in office and 2 days from home. Don't miss this opportunity for genuine career development!

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer-funded training & qualifications

Excellent career growth progression

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Life assurance & discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience integrating timesheets is essential for this role.
• Strong Excel skills are required for payroll processing.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation will be critical.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately.
• Handle payroll queries professionally.
• Support reconciliations, reporting, and pensions administration.
• Maintain employee data and system updates.
• Assist with general HR administration when required.

Skills

Experience integrating timesheets

Strong Excel skills

Knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 (DOE)

A well‑established manufacturing business are looking for a detail‑driven Payroll Assistant to join their friendly team. Perfect for someone with payroll experience who wants genuine career development and funded qualifications.

The Role

• Process weekly payroll accurately
• Handle payroll queries professionally
• Support reconciliations, reporting and pensions admin
• Maintain employee data, starters/leavers, and system updates
• Help with general HR admin when needed

What You’ll Need

• Experience integrating timesheets
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation
• Great attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

What You’ll Get

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employer‑funded training & qualifications including CIPP
• Excellent career growth progression!
• Health & wellbeing benefits, cycle to work, life assurance & discounts
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Free on‑site parking

Don’t miss out and apply today!