Payroll Assistant / Coordinator - 12 month FTC

Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Henlee Resourcing is recruiting a Payroll Assistant/Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Swindon. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible start/finish times and only two office visits per week.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will support the delivery of a high-quality payroll service for about 900 monthly-paid employees, handling processing, compliance, year-end activities and liaison with HMRC and external bodies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of base payroll processes and administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a busy workload.
• Proactive and flexible attitude with willingness to support wider HR admin.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of the monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely salary payments.
• Ensure payroll compliance in line with PAYE legislation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or irregularities.
• Collaborate with the finance team for accurate cost allocation.
• Complete statutory reporting to HMRC, including RTI, P11Ds, and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Support year-end payroll processes and reporting.
• Provide payroll information to external bodies such as HMRC and courts.
• Assist in administering employee benefits (pensions, private healthcare, childcare vouchers).
• Produce monthly MI reports (overtime, absence, headcount).
• Process and report on employee expenses.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Proactive

Job description

Henlee Resourcing is working with a well-established organisation in Swindon to recruit a talented Payroll Assistant / Coordinator for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday, however there is flexibility on start / finish times - plus only 2 visits to the office in West Swindon per week.

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will support the delivery of a high-quality, efficient payroll service for approximately 900 monthly-paid employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of the monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely salary payments
• Ensure payroll compliance in line with PAYE legislation
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or irregularities
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate cost allocation
• Complete statutory reporting and submissions to HMRC, including RTI, P11Ds, and auto-enrolment requirements
• Support year-end payroll processes and reporting
• Provide payroll-related information to external bodies such as HMRC, courts, and other agencies
• Assist in administering employee benefits, including pensions, private healthcare, and childcare vouchers
• Produce monthly management information reports (e.g. overtime, absence, headcount)
• Process and report on employee expenses

About You:

• Demonstrable knowledge of base payroll processes and administration
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage a busy workload
• A proactive and flexible "can-do" attitude
• Willingness to support wider HR administration and project work as required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organisation in a varied and fast-paced role. If you are looking for your next challenge and can commit to an initial 12-month contract, we would love to hear from you.

Henlee Resourcing is a specialist full service human resources recruitment consultancy operating across the South West, M3 / M4 / M5 corridors.