Payroll Assistant

KRESTON REEVES LLP; Stone Cross; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Kreston Reeves, offers an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Assistant at their Discovery Park office. This full-time role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals eager to develop their careers in payroll processing, supported by a range of employee wellbeing initiatives and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private Medical Insurance

Monthly nominations for financial awards

Diversity and inclusion practices

Cycling to work scheme

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct payroll processing work on an allocated portfolio of clients.
• Communicate with Payroll Assistant Manager regarding progress and workload.
• Act as a key contact for nominated clients to obtain data and manage payroll requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Motivation

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Department: Accounts and Outsourcing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Discovery Park (Sandwich)

Description

Are you looking to begin an exciting career in payroll? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Payroll Assistant at our vibrant Discovery Park office. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, grow, and build a solid foundation in a supportive and professional environment.

About the role

• Conduct payroll processing work on an allocated portfolio of clients; extend this to any client during times of peak demand
• Read and process client payroll data, satisfy client data requests, and review client data for completeness
• Escalate more complex payroll areas and queries that require Senior or above involvement
• Communicate regularly and promptly with Payroll Assistant Manager/line manager regarding progress and workload
• Conduct pension enrollments and re-enrollment compliance
• Manage payroll impact logs
• Complete BACS entries
• Process HMRC information
• Check budgets and timelines for jobs to understand the framework being worked to
• Monitor work progress and ensure appropriate communication with clients and internal stakeholders; send completed work for review by Senior or above
• Contribute to timely and accurate billing and WIP reviews
• Perform self-assessment reviews for each payroll job upon completion
• Act as a key contact for nominated clients to obtain data and manage payroll requirements
• Update client lists regularly
• Respond to phone calls and written correspondence within deadlines and keep promises

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing: competitive salary, contributory pension, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme, and Perks at Work discounts and rewards
• Leave: (X) days plus bank holidays, holiday buying
• Mental wellbeing: hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), flexible policies, Employee Assistance Programme, counselling
• Physical wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, annual flu jab
• Recognition: monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development: ongoing support, clear progression routes, internal and external training courses
• Diversity and inclusion: family-friendly policies and proactive inclusive practices
• ESG initiatives: giving as you earn, extra day off annually for volunteering, support for charitable causes
• Travel benefits: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process or in your role, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to supporting our employees' full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.