Payroll Assistant

Tate; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant/Administrator to enhance payroll processes during their transition to new systems. This hybrid role (1-2 days) involves managing payroll tasks, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders for financial reporting. The successful candidate will have strong Excel skills and be a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in handling large spreadsheets with pivot tables and formulas.
• Able to maintain accuracy in complex payroll processes.
• Comfortable liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full payroll cycle, including starters and leavers.
• Investigate payroll queries and ensure prompt resolutions.
• Maintain secure and compliant payroll records.

Skills

Excel Expertise

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Payroll Assistant/Administrator

Hybrid (1–2 days)

Fixed–Term (6 months)

27,274 – 29,853 per annum

Mon–Thu: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

We're modernising our systems, streamlining operations, and enhancing digital tools to support staff. As part of our exciting transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion next year, we're looking for a detail–oriented Payroll Assistant/Administrator to play a vital role in maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in our payroll processes.

What You'll Be Doing:

Payroll Processing: Administer the full payroll cycle, including starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, overtime, and pension deductions.

Problem–Solving: Investigate payroll queries, liaise with departments, and ensure prompt resolutions.

Records Management: Maintain secure and compliant payroll records.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with external agencies (HMRC, DWP, pension providers, etc.) to provide accurate salary information.

Data Integrity: Ensure payroll audit checks are completed and statutory records maintained.

System Administration: Input payroll changes into HR and payroll systems while supporting system improvements.

Financial Reporting: Assist with pension reconciliations, Freedom of Information requests, National Statistics returns, and reference requests.

Team Support: Participate in department briefings and assist colleagues as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Excel Expertise: Strong skills in handling large spreadsheets, including pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF statements, and conditional formatting.

Detail–Oriented: Able to spot inconsistencies and maintain accuracy in complex payroll processes.

Strong Communicator: Comfortable liaising with departments, external agencies, and employees.

Team Player: Flexible, collaborative, and eager to support the team's success.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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