Payroll Assistant - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

NuServe Ltd; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000 - £34,000 DOE

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribu­

Employee benefits portal with 24/7 GP

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

NuServe Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our Finance team and ensure 600+ colleagues are paid accurately and on time each month.

You will manage monthly payroll across multiple locations, handle starters, leavers and variations, respond to payroll queries, and ensure HMRC compliance while contributing to improvements in our payroll processes. This role blends precision with empathy and supports a purpose-driven, B Corp culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in-house payroll processing experience.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, and NI.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet strict monthly deadlines whilst maintaining quality.
• Confidence with payroll software and MS Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills and professional telephone manner.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payroll for 600+ employees across multiple locations.
• Managing new starters, leavers, and pay variations with precision.
• Responding to employee payroll queries with professionalism and empathy.
• Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and UK payroll legislation.
• Processing statutory payments, timesheets, and variable pay elements.
• Supporting year-end procedures and statutory reporting.
• Contributing to process improvements and system efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.
• In-house payroll training to operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Numerical accuracy

MS Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

NuServe Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our Finance team and ensure 600+ colleagues are paid accurately and on time each month.

You will manage monthly payroll across multiple locations, handle starters, leavers and variations, respond to payroll queries, and ensure HMRC compliance while contributing to improvements in our payroll processes. This role blends precision with empathy and supports a purpose-driven, B Corp culture.