Payroll Assistant

Carnell Support Services; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Group Income Protection

Access to Carnell Rewards

Opportunities to learn, develop and成长

Job summary

Carnell Support Services in Penkridge is seeking a Payroll Assistant within the Finance team to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time. This role suits someone with payroll or administration experience who enjoys collaborative work and delivering high service levels.

You will support end-to-end payroll processes, handle queries, manage overtime and deductions, and contribute to improvements while maintaining accurate records in a timely, compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Payroll or payroll administration experience.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the end-to-end payroll process using Miracle Pay.
• Assisting with payroll queries and employee requests.
• Processing overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Supporting statutory payments, pensions and year-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance.
• Contributing to payroll administration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Penkridge
Contract: Full–time, Permanent

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Access to Carnell Rewards
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career

Ready to Join a Supportive Team?

We're looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Finance team and help ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll or administration experience who enjoys working collaboratively, supporting others, and delivering great service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the end–to–end payroll process using Miracle Pay
• Assisting with payroll queries and employee requests
• Processing overtime, allowances and deductions
• Supporting statutory payments, pensions and year–end activities
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance
• Contributing to payroll administration and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Payroll or payroll administration experience
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Carnell?

At Carnell, people come first. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone is valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to thrive.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, support colleagues, and be part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you