Payroll Assistant

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support monthly and weekly payroll processing, maintain employee records, and respond to payroll queries. You will handle payroll adjustments, deductions and assist with audits.

The role requires good IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and Excel, strong organisation, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Prior payroll or admin experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll or a similar administrative role is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly and weekly payroll.
• Calculate employee wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports and documentation for audits.
• Support the payroll team with general administrative duties, filing and data entry.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports and documentation for audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Assist with processing PAYE, National Insurance contributions, pensions and student loan deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal details, salaries, bank details and tax codes.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Assistant on behalf of our client. The successful candidate will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintain employee records, process payroll adjustments and deductions, and respond to payroll-related queries.

Key duties of the role:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly and weekly payroll.
• Calculate employee wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports and documentation for audits.
• Support the payroll team with general administrative duties, filing and data entry.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports and documentation for audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Assist with processing PAYE, National Insurance contributions, pensions and student loan deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal details, salaries, bank details and tax codes.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in payroll or a similar administrative role is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good organisational and time management skills.