Payroll Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible hours

School working hours

Part-time or Full-time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroller to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis in Lancashire. The role requires strong payroll experience and the ability to hit the ground running, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time while supporting employees with payroll queries.

You will handle starters, leavers and amendments, manage PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductions, and collaborate with HR and the wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and pensions.
• Confident using Excel and payroll systems.
• Able to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Available to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Managing starters, leavers and employee amendments.
• Processing PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductions.
• Handling payroll queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Completing payroll reconciliations and reports.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
• Working closely with HR and the wider finance team.
• Ensuring payroll processes comply with relevant legislation.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

PAYE

National Insurance

Pensions

Excel

Payroll systems

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Payroller to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has strong payroll experience, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running. You will be responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, while supporting employees with any payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilites:

• Processing weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Managing starters, leavers and employee amendments.
• Processing PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductions.
• Handling payroll queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Completing payroll reconciliations and reports.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
• Working closely with HR and the wider finance team.
• Ensuring payroll processes comply with relevant legislation.

About You:

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and pensions.
• Confident using Excel and payroll systems.
• Able to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Available to start at short notice.

Benefits:

• Hourly rate is up to £14p/h plus holiday pay
• Can be flexible with hours
• School working hours can be offered
• Partime or Fulltime
• Weekly Pay

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Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.