Payroll Assistant

Carnell Support Services; Stafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Group Income Protection

Carnell Rewards

Career development

Job summary

Carnell Support Services is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the Finance team and ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time. This role suits someone with payroll experience who enjoys collaborative work and delivering great service.

The role involves supporting the payroll process, handling queries, processing overtime and deductions, and helping with year-end activities while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Payroll or payroll administration experience.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the end-to-end payroll process using Miracle Pay.
• Assisting with payroll queries and employee requests.
• Processing overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Supporting statutory payments, pensions and year-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance.
• Contributing to payroll administration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Miracle Pay

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Penkridge
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Access to Carnell Rewards
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career

Ready to Join a Supportive Team?

We're looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Finance team and help ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll or administration experience who enjoys working collaboratively, supporting others, and delivering great service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the end-to-end payroll process using Miracle Pay
• Assisting with payroll queries and employee requests
• Processing overtime, allowances and deductions
• Supporting statutory payments, pensions and year-end activities
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance
• Contributing to payroll administration and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Payroll or payroll administration experience
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Carnell?

At Carnell, people come first. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone is valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to thrive.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, support colleagues, and be part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you