Payroll Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company based in Wantage is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant for a 3-month contract to support their busy Shared Service team. The role involves processing payroll for around 500 employees, handling Tax and NIC calculations, and managing pension administration. Candidates should have a strong background in end-to-end payroll, a solid understanding of UK Tax and NIC, and be confident using Excel. This position offers a chance to work in a friendly and professional payroll team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in end-to-end, high-volume payroll processing.
• Solid understanding of UK Tax, NIC, and pension auto-enrolment.
• Detail-driven and accurate with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Process and check monthly payrolls for around 500 employees.
• Handle Tax, NIC, and pension calculations.
• Manage statutory payments and pension administration.
• Support payroll finance tasks including journals and reconciliations.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

UK Tax knowledge

NIC understanding

Pension administration

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

I'm currently partnering with a Wantage based global manufacturing leader who needs extra support in their busy Shared Service team. They're looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join them on a 3-month contract during a peak period - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on payroll environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing and checking monthly payrolls for around 500 employees across four UK sites
• Handling Tax, NIC, and pension calculations
• Managing statutory payments and pension administration
• Supporting payroll finance tasks including journals, reconciliations, and control accounts

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in end-to-end, high-volume payroll (multi-site experience a plus)
• Solid understanding of UK Tax, NIC, and pension auto-enrolment
• Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Detail-driven, accurate, and great with numbers
• A proactive team player who can hit the ground running

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business, add value immediately, and work with a friendly, professional payroll team.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. [e-mail] / 07918 459 322

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.