Payroll Assistant

OJ Digital; Thame; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Office-based in Thame

Collaborative environment

Job summary

OJ Digital is recruiting a Payroll Assistant to support our client’s payroll function within a finance team. This part-time, office-based role in Thame offers a stable and collaborative environment.

You will help process weekly and monthly payrolls, maintain records, handle new starters and leavers, and assist with statutory payments while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality across payroll activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll or payroll administration role.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Strong communication skills with handling confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Process new starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Assist with statutory payments including SSP, SMP and related calculations.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a timely manner.
• Support payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and confidentially.
• Assist the Head of Payroll with general payroll administration and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll software

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential handling

Job description

OJ Digital is recruiting on behalf of a well-established business looking to add a Payroll Assistant to its finance team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Payroll, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining accurate payroll records.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who is looking for a stable, part-time position within a friendly and supportive office environment.

• Support the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Process new starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Assist with statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other payroll-related calculations.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Support payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and confidentially.
• Assist the Head of Payroll with general payroll administration and continuous process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a payroll or payroll administration role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent levels of accuracy.
• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• A proactive, reliable and organised approach to work.
• Experience with payroll legislation and HMRC processes would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Package

• Part-time opportunity.
• Office-based role in Thame.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.