Payroll Assistant

Coronation Road; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

TPS Perks

Job summary

The Perfume Shop is seeking a part-time Payroll Assistant to join the People Team on a 6 month FTC in High Wycombe. You will help ensure accurate salary processing for a defined employee group, reporting to the Payroll Manager and assisting with reports and day-to-day payroll tasks.

Ideal candidates will have payroll exposure, familiarity with Oracle HCM and strong Excel skills, plus keen attention to detail and good communication. Hybrid working awaits: 3 days in the office and 2 days off-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll team or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with payroll software (Oracle is a plus).
• Knowledge of payroll processes and current legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check and validate weekly timesheets, liaise with line managers for payments or deductions.
• Process manual timesheets and ensure staff are set up on Oracle HCM with stores and People Team.
• Download, reconcile and validate timesheet and absence data in Excel.
• Support payroll queries with clear, accurate responses.
• Process starter docs and input non-recurring payments and changes into Oracle HCM.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including pro-rata payments for starters and leavers.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Oracle HCM

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a fabulous Payroll Assistant to join our People Team on a 6 month FTC and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of salary and wage payments for an allocated group of employees, Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you’ll help produce reports and support the Payroll team to keep everything running smoothly.

If you are organised, able to juggle priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment this role is for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Check and validate weekly timesheets in ShopWorks, liaising with line managers to clarify and authorise any additional payments or deductions.
• Process manual timesheets and ensure employees are correctly set up on Oracle HCM, working closely with stores and the People Team.
• Download, reconcile and validate timesheet and absence data in Excel, escalating discrepancies where required.
• Support employees with payroll queries, communicating clearly and resolving issues accurately and sensitively.
• Process starter documentation (checklists, P45s, tax codes) and input non‑recurring payments, sick pay (CSP/SSP) and permanent payroll changes into Oracle HCM.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including pro‑rata payments for starters and leavers, to support audit and compliance requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Previous experience of working within a Payroll Team, or a real interest in learning more.
• Demonstrable experience of having some payroll knowledge.
• Experience of having used a payroll software (Oracle is a plus).
• Knowledge of payroll processes and legislation.
• Up-to-date and thorough knowledge of Payroll legislation to help with answering queries
• Understanding of payroll terminology and how it’s applied to employee pay

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary Bonus – We love to share our success with you!
• Access to Stream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Hybrid Working! 3 days office and 2 days off-site.
• Access to our TPS Perks which offers you a variety of saving and discount options.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Assurance.
• 20% staff discount, as well as discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• Round the clock support from our partnership with RetailTrust.
• Cycle to work scheme for those who don’t mind riding up the hills of High Wycombe.

Please note this is a part time position 3/4 days a week.

“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company”

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.