Payroll Assistant

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

Job summary

A professional payroll services company in the outskirts of Cardiff seeks an experienced Payroll Assistant. In this role, you will manage payroll for approximately 200 employees and onboard new clients while ensuring compliance with HMRC reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Contributory pension up to 5%

Discretionary annual bonus

24 days annual leave with options to buy/sell

CIPP qualification support

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months payroll experience in a similar role required.
• Highly organized and process-driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable under strict deadlines and established processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 200 employees.
• Onboard new clients and ensure payments are processed correctly.
• Run P45s, P60s, and ensure payroll changes are completed accurately.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work under deadlines

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.