Payroll assistant

Man Truck & Bus UK; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension contribution

25 days holiday (plus buy)

Employee car scheme

Job summary

MAN Truck & Bus UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to support monthly payroll processing for all employees in Swindon, working with the Payroll Advisor/Manager. The role requires solid knowledge of UK tax and NI law and offers hybrid working with 2 days in the Swindon office.

You will assist with month-end journals, year-end tasks, and payroll reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC guidelines. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience inputting and processing monthly payroll.
• Familiar with UK tax and NI laws.
• Able to communicate across all levels of the business regarding pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Input and process monthly payroll for all MAN employees with the Payroll Advisor/Manager.
• Assist with month-end payroll journals and reporting for accounting purposes.
• Assist with year-end tasks: FPS, EPS, P60, P11D, PSA, Tax Award Scheme.
• Assist with reconciliation and payment of Tax and National Insurance.
• Deduction of employee contributions and payments to relevant bodies.
• Provide information to Pension Administrators and maintain Private Healthcare scheme records.
• Ensure expenses are processed in line with HMRC guidelines.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you able to work well under pressure, with a keen eye for detail when it comes to number crunching and reporting?

Do you love being at the thick of it when producing payroll for a thriving workforce?

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant with a working knowledge of SAP to join our People & Culture team in Swindon on a 12 month fixed term contract. Whilst we do have the opportunity to work in a hybrid way, you will need to work in the office in Swindon 2 days a week.

In this role you will:

• To input and process monthly payroll for all MAN employees, alongside the Payroll Advisor/Manager, in line with best practice
• Assist with the production and completion of month end payroll journals and reporting for accounting purposes
• Assist the Payroll Advisor/Manager in the production and completion of all year-end tasks, i.e: Final FPS & EPS, P60, P11D, PSA and Tax Award Scheme
• Assist with the reconciliation and payment of all Tax and National Insurance in a timely and accurate manner, in line with Inland Revenue & Statutory requirements
• Deduction of employee contributions, and payment to relevant bodies, i.e.: Child Support Agency, Community Tax etc.
• Provide information to Pension Administrators in an accurate, timely and efficient manner
• Provide full administrative service for Private Healthcare Scheme, i.e. notifying member services of Starters / Leaver and maintaining an accurate membership listing on a monthly basis
• Assist the Payroll Advisor/Manager in ensuring that expenses are processed correctly (in line with HMRC guidelines) and are paid and reported correctly

We are keen to talk to people that are familiar with payroll processes and UK tax and NI law, that aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and able to communicate to all levels of the business when it comes to all things pay and benefits.

Why join the Pride?

It is important to us to make sure we look after our employees and therefore we offer a competitive salary plus bonus scheme. You will have access to our extremely attractive benefits scheme that includes perks such as private health care, a healthy pension contribution, 25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy more), and attractive employee car scheme to name a few.

Accessibility & Inclusion

At MAN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

We believe that diversity enhances our organisation, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We actively promote equal opportunities in our recruitment processes and workplace policies.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of employment, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.

MAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.