Payroll Assistant

Simply Recruitment Group; St Helens; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in St Helens is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate should have payroll experience and strong attention to detail. You will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining records, and handling staff queries. This role offers a salary around £27,000 per annum, with potential for extension and additional benefits.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Payroll role.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, organised, and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Input and update employee details and hours worked.
• Process payroll accurately and to deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with related admin.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic IT skills

Confidential information handling

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to work on a 12 month minimum contract (possibly going longer) in St Helens.

Salary is c£27,000 per annum plus holidays, pension etc.

Overview

The successful candidate will support the payroll process, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time. Duties will include entering employee information, processing hours worked, and maintaining payroll records.

Responsibilities

• Input and update employee details and hours worked
• Process payroll accurately and to deadlines
• Maintain payroll records and assist with related admin
• Answer staff queries regarding pay and deductions

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Payroll role
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic IT skills (training on software provided)
• Reliable, organised, and able to handle confidential information
• Experience with QuickBooks (or similar payroll software) is desirable, but full training will be provided

If you are interested in the Payroll Assistant role, please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW