Payroll Assistant

Portfolio Payroll Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A payroll service provider is seeking a meticulous Part Time - Payroll Assistant in London to support payroll processes. The role involves verifying data for accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with payroll reports. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and excellent attention to detail. This role is office-based for 16 hours per week, split over 2 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing payroll within a complex organization.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage deadlines.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and processing of payroll.
• Check and verify payroll data for accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Payroll software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Job description

Position Purpose

Our client is looking for a meticulous and proactive Part Time - Payroll Assistant to work alongside their Payroll Manager to help ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This position requires excellent numerical ability, a high level of integrity when dealing with confidential information, and the confidence to question and verify payroll information when necessary. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and providing essential support to the payroll function.

This role is 2 days a week in the office and will be 16 hours in total.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees.
• Check and verify payroll data, including salaries, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and statutory payments, for accuracy.
• Review and challenge payroll requests to ensure they comply with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Assist the Payroll Manager in maintaining comprehensive payroll records and documentation.
• Help administer PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and other statutory deductions.
• Accurately process new starters, leavers, and changes to employee contracts within required deadlines.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure consistency and accuracy of payroll-related data.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees promptly and clearly.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports for management and auditors as required.
• Uphold confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations at all times.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Substantial experience in processing payroll within a complex organisation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in entering and calculating data.
• Confidence to question and verify payroll requests.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions.
• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.