Payroll Assistant

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll operations and HR administrative support. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years' experience in payroll, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of UK payroll legislation. This role offers a salary of £28,000 per annum, along with benefits including hybrid working options and professional qualifications funding.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualifications

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday + 8 statutory

Company pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity

ShareSave scheme

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a payroll environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll by gathering, calculating, and entering all necessary information.
• Provide prompt and professional responses to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and prepare internal/external reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software (IRIS Cascade)

Job description

Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant – Surrey

Our client is a well–established specialist manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and long–term employee development. Their collaborative Payroll/HR team plays a vital role in supporting a growing workforce and they are now seeking a motivated Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant to join them.
This position requires accuracy, confidentiality and excellent organisational skills, along with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Please note: The site has no public transport links so driving licence and own transport is essential.

The Role as a Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant

This pivotal role ensures the accurate, compliant and timely processing of the weekly payroll. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will support payroll operations, prepare reports, maintain data integrity and act as the first point of contact for payroll queries.
You'll also provide general HR administrative support, with full training where required, making this an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional looking to develop and progress within a supportive environment.

What's in it for you as a Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant:

• 28,000 per annum
  Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (1–hour unpaid lunch)
  Hybrid working available after probation (2 days home / 3 office)
  Fully funded professional qualifications and clear career progression
  25 days holiday + 8 statutory
  Company pension
  Life Assurance
  Cycle to Work scheme
  Health & wellbeing programme
  Employee discounts
  Enhanced maternity/paternity
  ShareSave scheme
  Free parking on site
  Supportive, friendly, people–focused culture

Key Responsibilities within the Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant position:

• Process weekly payroll by gathering, calculating and entering all necessary information
  Provide prompt and professional responses to payroll queries from employees and managers
  Assist with payroll reconciliations and prepare internal/external reports
  Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all pay–related data
  Process employee lifecycle changes, including starters, leavers and amendments
  Complete manual payroll calculations where required
  Maintain payroll systems, spreadsheets and ensure data integrity
  Support pension administration and auto–enrolment
  Assist the HR team with onboarding, recruitment admin, right–to–work checks and general documentation
  Support wider HR administrative tasks to ensure smooth HR operations

Essential Qualifications & Experience as a Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant:

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a payroll environment
  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  Experience with payroll software (IRIS Cascade desirable but not essential)
  Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

Personal Specification:

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify errors
  Highly organised with the ability to work to deadlines
  Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  Reliable, proactive and eager to learn
  Strong problem–solving skills
  Ambition to progress within payroll/HR, including further qualifications

If you're an accurate, dependable payroll professional looking for a supportive environment that encourages growth and progression, we'd love to hear from you; APPLY TODAY and take the next step in your payroll career.

I'm Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment. I work in partnership with leading companies across the UK and internationally, connecting high–calibre professionals with roles offering genuine long–term development.

If you'd like more information about this opportunity or wish to have a confidential discussion about your next career move; please contact me directly at E3 Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).