Payroll assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension contribution

25 days holiday

Employee car scheme

Job summary

MAN Truck & Bus in Swindon is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join the People & Culture team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will process monthly payroll for all employees, support year-end tasks, and ensure compliance with UK tax and NI.

The role requires SAP experience and a willingness to work in the office 2 days a week, with hybrid working options. You will be part of a busy payroll function and help maintain accurate benefit schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience inputting and processing monthly payrolls.
• Experience in month-end payroll journals and reporting.
• Familiarity with year-end tasks (FPS & EPS, P60, P11D, PSA).

Responsibilities

• Input and process monthly payroll for MAN employees in collaboration with Payroll Advisor/Manager.
• Assist with month-end payroll journals and accounting reporting.
• Assist in year-end tasks (FPS, EPS, P60, P11D, PSA) and HMRC-compliant processes.
• Reconcile and pay Tax and National Insurance timely and accurately.
• Handle deductions and payments to bodies (Child Support, etc.).
• Support Pension Administrators and private healthcare administration.
• Ensure expenses are processed correctly and reported.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK tax & NI knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

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.