Payroll Assistant

Search; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scotland is looking for a Payroll Assistant to ensure accurate payroll processing and maintain employee records. The role involves managing payroll tasks while supporting bookkeeping activities. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll administration experience, excellent numerical accuracy, and proficiency in Sage Payroll software. This position offers a structured week, with an early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll in line with internal deadlines.
• Maintain and update employee payroll and HR records.
• Calculate wages, deductions, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation and company procedures.
• Handle employee queries regarding pay and entitlements.
• Support payroll reporting and year-end processes.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Sage Payroll proficiency

Job description

Payroll Assistant
Eurocentral
30,000 - 33,000

My client is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join their team. This role is divided across the working week: the first three days will be dedicated to payroll processing, while the remaining two days will focus on bookkeeping and general accounts support.

Payroll processing will ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, maintain employee records, and assist with payroll-related queries, alongside contributing to wider accounting tasks.

Mon - Friday early finish Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll in line with internal deadlines.
• Maintain and update employee payroll and HR records.
• Calculate wages, deductions, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Ensure full compliance with current payroll legislation and company procedures.
• Handle employee queries regarding pay and entitlements.
• Support payroll reporting and year-end processes.
• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Support the preparation and processing of financial documentation.
• Contribute to general accounts administration as required.

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently across the agreed working days.
• Highly organised with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficient in Sage Payroll software.

Interested? Contact (url removed) or (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!

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