Payroll Assistant

Mpeople Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37-hour working week

Flexible start/finish times

Global organisation

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the finance team of a well-established global organisation based in Royton, Oldham.

This role requires at least two years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a good understanding of UK payroll processes. You will process weekly payroll for over 100 employees, handle payroll queries and ensure activities comply with HMRC requirements.

Qualifications

• At least two years of payroll experience in a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll procedures, PAYE, pensions and P60s.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately for over 100 employees.
• Respond to payroll queries and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete statutory payroll returns and HMRC compliance.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Written and verbal communication

Organisation

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Administrator

• Location: Royton, Oldham
• Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Working hours: Flexible start and finish times between 8:00am and 4:30pm

Mpeople Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the finance team of a well-established global organisation based in Royton, Oldham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with at least two years' experience who has strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of UK payroll processes.

Working within a supportive finance team, you will be responsible for processing weekly payroll for over 100 employees, managing payroll queries and ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately and in line with HMRC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and efficiently for over 100 employees.
• Produce, review and analyse daily efficiency reports.
• Respond to payroll queries and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete statutory payroll returns and associated administration.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Support accurate PAYE, pension and P60 processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and protect confidential employee information.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.

To be considered for this Payroll Administrator position, you should have:

• At least two years of previous payroll experience in a busy working environment.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll procedures, PAYE, pensions and P60s.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience producing reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible start and finish times between 8:00am and 4:30pm.
• The opportunity to work for a well-established global organisation.
• A supportive and professional finance team.
• A stable role offering the opportunity to develop your payroll experience.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest, and we wish you every success in your job search.

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