Payroll Assistant / Coordinator – 12 month FTC

Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Henlee Resourcing is seeking a Payroll Assistant / Coordinator to support the delivery of a high-quality payroll service for around 900 monthly-paid employees in Swindon. The role is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with flexible start/finish times and only two office visits per week.

You will report to the Payroll Manager and help ensure accurate salary payments, compliance with PAYE, and timely reporting to HMRC. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment.

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, P11D’s 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

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Deadline management

HR administration

Job description

Payroll Assistant / Coordinator – 12 month FTC

Ref LKB00679R

Contract

Full Time

Swindon, UK

Payroll Assistant / Coordinator – 12 month FTC

Ref LKB00679R

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 roleisfull 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, P11D’s 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.