Payroll Assistant

Michael Page Finance; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Southampton is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support payroll across multiple entities. You will process starters and leavers, manage tax and auto-enrolment, handle payroll queries, and contribute to continuous improvement within a fast-paced finance team.

The role requires accuracy, strong numerical skills and experience with payroll software. You will collaborate with managers and employees, ensuring timely, compliant payroll operations and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing or a related role.
• Familiarity with payroll software and systems.
• Understanding of tax codes, pension contributions and payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment, National Minimum Wage.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and handling queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Process starters and leavers, including final payments, P45s, and statutory calculations
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Administer payrolled benefits and ensure correct tax treatment
• Support payroll integration and onboarding activities relating to acquisitions and organisational growth
• Administer pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements
• Process employee expenses in accordance with company policies
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and control

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll software

Tax & pensions knowledge

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Job description

As a Payroll Assistant in Southampton, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of payroll processes. Your attention to detail will help keep the organisation's financial records accurate and up-to-date, supporting the wider Accounting & Finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple payrolls, and supporting a growing workforce across several entities.

Client Details

An organisation based in Southampton

Description

Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring accurate and timely processing

Process starters and leavers, including final payments, P45s, and statutory calculations

Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers

Administer payrolled benefits and ensure correct tax treatment

Support payroll integration and onboarding activities relating to acquisitions and organisational growth

Administer pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements

Process employee expenses in accordance with company policies

Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and control

Profile

A successful Payroll Assistant should have:

• Experience in payroll processing or a related role.
• Familiarity with payroll software and systems.
• An understanding of tax codes, pension contributions and payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment, National Minimum Wage
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and handling queries.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £32,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Access to an employee discount scheme.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.