Payroll Assistant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Payroll Associate to oversee the internal payroll process and employee expenses. This role offers a vibrant environment where you can deepen your payroll expertise while ensuring compliance and efficiency. The position comes with a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000, along with flexible working options and a people-first culture that values collaboration and growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working with flexible options

Life assurance, income protection, pension

Access to a flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Payroll experience and understanding of UK payroll legislation required.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main internal contact for payroll and expenses.
• Compile and verify payroll data, perform payroll checks for compliance.
• Manage year-end payroll duties and maintain accurate internal records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

Discretion

Education

CIPP qualification or working towards certification

Tools

Sage

ADP

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional eager to own and manage end-to-end payroll and employee expenses in a vibrant, fast-paced environment? Join a dynamic, award-winning financial services company where you ll play a vital in-house role while collaborating closely with a trusted third-party payroll provider.

About the Role

As the Payroll Associate, you ll take ownership of the internal payroll process and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their in-house payroll expertise while working within a collaborative, people-focused organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main internal contact for payroll and expenses
• Partner with a 3rd-party provider for monthly payroll processing
• Compile and verify payroll data (starters, leavers, bonuses, etc.)
• Perform payroll checks and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
• Manage year-end payroll duties
• Maintain accurate internal records in line with GDPR
• Support pensions admin and auto-enrolment
• Process employee expenses and offer clear policy guidance
• Act as a payroll expert across new acquisitions during M&A activity

What We re Looking For

Essential:

• Payroll experience and understanding of UK payroll legislation
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills
• Strong communication and Excel proficiency
• Discretion with confidential information

Desirable:

• CIPP qualified or working towards certification
• Familiarity with third-party payroll providers and tools (e.g. Sage, ADP)
• Experience in a financial or professional services firm

What You'll Get

• £30,000 £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working with flexible options
• Life assurance, income protection, pension
• Access to a flexible benefits platform
• A people-first culture that values growth, collaboration and fun

Fareham (Hybrid 2 days office, rest remote)
£30,000 £35,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits

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