Payroll Assistant

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Study support for CIPP

Clear progression pathways

Job summary

Michael Page are recruiting for a Payroll Assistant in Leeds City Centre on a permanent basis. The role supports learning the payroll function in a fast-paced environment, with hybrid working after probation and study support for CIPP.

Ideal for a junior payroll professional or junior Accounts Payable/Accounts Assistant seeking payroll exposure within a reputable organisation and structured employee training.

Qualifications

• Junior payroll experience or Accounts Payable background.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidential information handling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job Offer

• Salary between £28,000 - £30,000 Depending on Experience
• Hybrid working after probation (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
• Study Support opportunity for CIPP
• Clear progression pathways
• Permanent position in Leeds.
• No free parking included