Payroll Assistant

Kenton Black; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent finance recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Payroll Assistant in Preston. The successful candidate will manage monthly payrolls for around 300 employees, ensuring compliance with all regulations and maintaining data accuracy. Essential skills include experience in high-volume payroll environments, strong payroll systems knowledge, and advanced Excel proficiency. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 to £32,000 and several benefits, including generous annual leave and a company pension plan.

Benefits

Annual leave of 24 days + bank holidays

Death in service (4 x salary)

Company pension of 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume payroll environments is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple monthly payrolls for approximately 300 employees.
• Manage end-to-end payroll reconciliation and month-end reporting.
• Handle payroll queries via phone, email, or in person.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC requirements.
• Maintain data accuracy and confidentiality across payroll systems.

Skills

High-volume payroll environments

Payroll systems knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Job description

The Opportunity :

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Payroll Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Preston area. This company has a turnover of circa 15 million pounds, and has been operating for over 40 years. The Payroll Assistant will be supporting the finance team to ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently in line with client deadlines, preparing salaries, processing auto-enrolment, and completing stat. Please note, this job is office based.

Salary and Benefits :

• A salary of £27,000 to £32,000
• Annual leave - 24 days + bank holidays
• Death in service (4 x salary)
• Company pension of 5%

Your New Role as the Payroll Assistant :

• Processing multiple monthly payrolls for circa 300 employees
• Managing end-to-end payroll reconciliation and month-end reporting
• Handling payroll queries via phone, email, or in person
• Ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC requirements
• Supporting system upgrades, acquisitions, and data integrations.
• Maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality across all payroll and HR systems.

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply :

• Experience in high-volume payroll environments (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (ESSENTIAL)
• Advanced Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail (ESSENTIAL)
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to thrive under pressure (ESSENTIAL)

Summary :

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning and successful company that has been operating for over 40 years. The organisation is committed to providing their team with the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be offered 32 days of annual leave, be office based, and be part of a supportive business.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' for your application to be considered.

This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance.