Payroll Assistant

Page Personnel; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

CIPP study support

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting a Payroll Assistant to join our client in Leeds City Centre on a permanent basis. Hybrid working after probation, with study support for CIPP and a clear progression pathway.

Perfect for a junior payroll professional or junior Accounts Payable/Accounts Assistant seeking payroll exposure. Responsibilities include processing weekly payroll, maintaining payroll records, handling queries, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Junior experience in a payroll/Accounts Payable role.
• Loves working in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process changing time sheets for weekly staff.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as required.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance team on payroll tasks.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation.

Skills

Junior payroll experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• New Payroll Assistant Opportunity in Leeds City Centre!
• Hybrid Working + Study Support CIPP + Clear Progression Pathway

About Our Client

Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are searching for a Payroll Assistant to join their team in Leeds City Centre on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a motivated, driven individual that wants to grab this opportunity to learn the payroll function in a fast paced environment. This is a perfect opportunity for a junior payroll professional, or junior Accounts Payable/ Accounts Assistant wanting to get a taste of the payroll function. My client is well known player in their industry, known for their positive working culture and top quality employee training.

Job Description

• Process weekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Processing ever changing time sheets for weekly employees
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll laws and regulations.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as required.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance team on payroll-related tasks.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Assistant should have:

• Junior experience in a similar Payroll Assistant, Accounts Payable or Accounts Accounts position
• Loves working in a fast paced working environment
• Motivated, driven and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar software.

What's on Offer

• Salary between £28,000 - £30,000 Depending on Experience
• Hybrid working after probation (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)