Payroll Assistant

COREcruitment Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd represents a well-established employer in the UK payroll sector. A 12-month FTC role requires accurate monthly payroll processing for all staff and collaboration with the Payroll Advisor/Manager to ensure timely payments and reporting.

You will handle month-end journals, year-end tasks (P60, P11D) and HMRC compliance, while maintaining employee records and supporting Pension and Private Healthcare administration. Hybrid working with 2 in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Tax and NI compliance requirements and processes.
• Pensions administration including auto enrolment.

Responsibilities

• Input and process monthly payroll for all employees with the Payroll Advisor/Manager.
• Assist with month-end payroll journals and accounting reports.
• Assist with year-end tasks: FPS, EPS, P60, P11D, PSA, Tax Award Scheme.
• Reconcile and pay Tax and National Insurance accurately and on time.
• Deduct employee contributions and handle payments to related bodies.

Skills

Payroll software

P11D software

HMRC website

Excel

BACS

Job description

Our client is a well-established name in the commercial vehicle sector, known for engineering excellence and reliability. They offer a stable, professional environment with genuine progression opportunities within their payroll and finance function.

To provide an effective and efficient payroll service to the company and its subsidiaries and associated companies.

Please note this is a 12 months FTC.

The role requires 2 days in the office, and 3 hybrid.

Responsibilities:

• Input and process monthly payroll for all employees, alongside the Payroll Advisor/Manager, in line with best practice
• Assist with production and completion of month-end payroll journals and reporting for accounting purposes
• Assist with year-end tasks: Final FPS & EPS, P60, P11D, PSA and Tax Award Scheme
• Assist with reconciliation and payment of Tax and National Insurance in a timely and accurate manner, in line with Inland Revenue & statutory requirements
• Deduct employee contributions and process payments to relevant bodies (e.g. Child Support Agency, Community Tax)
• Provide information to Pension Administrators accurately, timely and efficiently
• Provide full administrative support for the Private Healthcare Scheme, including notifying member services of starters/leavers and maintaining an accurate membership listing monthly
• Assist with ensuring expenses are processed correctly (in line with HMRC guidelines) and paid/reported accurately
• Support the Payroll Advisor/Manager and Senior Management with relevant payroll, pensions and healthcare information as required
• Assist with continuous development of payroll systems
• Maintain accurate records and carry out all duties efficiently and on time
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Able to recognise and implement improvements

Required Experience:

• Tax and NI compliance
• Pensions administration (auto enrolment)

Computer Skills:

• Experienced: Payroll software (e.g. SAP), P11D software, HMRC website, Excel, BACS