Payroll Assistant

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their team on the outskirts of Cardiff. The role involves managing the payroll process for about 200 employees, onboarding new clients, and ensuring compliance with HMRC. Candidates should have previous payroll experience, be highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Annual leave options

Support for CIPP qualification

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of previous payroll experience.
• Experience managing payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process.
• Onboard new clients and ensure payments are processed.
• Run P45s, P60s, and handle payroll changes accurately.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Payroll Assistant

East of Cardiff (outskirts)

£27,000 £29,000 + excellent benefits package

A superb organisation based on the outskirts of Cardiff is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you ll be part of a small payroll function responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll services for a growing client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 200 employees.
• Onboard new clients and ensure payments are processed in line with HMRC reporting requirements.
• Run P45s, P60s, and ensure all payroll changes, statutory payments, and member updates are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the wider finance team with customer billing, reconciliations, online payments, and updating daily cashbook records.
• Maintain full compliance and deliver an excellent level of service to clients.

About You:

• Previous payroll experience (minimum 12 months) within a similar role is essential.
• Highly organiser and process-driven, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines and following established processes.
• Experience with Xero would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer service skills confident liaising with clients over the phone.
• Looking for a long-term, stable role within a supportive team environment.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working 2 days in the office after probation (office-based during training).
• On-site parking
• 37.5-hour working week (core hours 10am 4pm)
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 24 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell holidays
• Support towards early stages of your CIPP qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working in payroll and wants to be part of a professional, people-focused team within a stable and growing business. If this sounds like you, get in touch today to secure an interview.