Payroll Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their team in Southampton. This role involves processing end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience, be proficient in Excel, and possess excellent communication skills. You will work collaboratively within a dynamic environment, supporting your colleagues and contributing to the overall People Agenda. If you thrive in a busy setting and are passionate about payroll, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience with an understanding of statutory payments and deductions.
• Proficient in Excel, including creating and formatting spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and timely.
• Provide support and advice on pay or employee benefits.
• Assist with creation of monthly payroll reports.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Experience in Payroll

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll Software

Job description

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Payroll Assistant needed in Southampton at a Car Dealership (Automotive industry)

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (1 hour lunch). Would consider less hours pro rata.

About the position:

The Payroll Assistant is a member of the Payroll Team and will report to the Payroll Manager. The Payroll Assistant will work as part of a team to process end-to-end monthly payroll for the group in an accurate and timely fashion. Providing support to all colleagues at all levels through the helpdesk. They will be an active participant in delivering the People Agenda.

• Collating and uploading payments into the payroll system.
• Processing monthly starters, leavers, and salary changes
• Reconciling payroll and pension control accounts.
• Year-end payroll.
• Provide support, advice, and assistance on matters of pay or employee benefits.
• Assist with creation of monthly payroll reports.
• Accurate calculation and transfer of monthly payments to HMRC for tax and NI contributions, and other deductions and returns.
• Absence compliance (sickness, holiday & parental leave etc)
• Archiving and filing as required.

Additional Information:

• Previous payroll experience with an understanding of statutory payments and deductions
• Excel proficient, including creating and formatting spreadsheets.
• PC, Microsoft literate.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to work as part of a team and share knowledge.
• Used to working in a busy, pressurised environment to strict deadlines.