Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Kenton Black; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

On site parking

Job summary

Kenton Black in Blackpool is seeking a Payroll Assistant on a permanent part-time basis (25 hours per week, Mon-Fri). You will support end-to-end payroll for around 90 staff, using Sage Payroll, and assist with purchase ledger and day-to-day financial administration.

Working in a small accounts team, you’ll handle payroll deductions, CIS where required, and respond to payroll queries. The role offers office-based work with flexible start/finish times and benefits including life insurance, a

Qualifications

• Background in payroll with understanding of payroll processes.
• Working knowledge of Sage Payroll desirable; CIS knowledge advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; quick to adapt to new processes.
• Good communication skills to handle employee queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly/monthly payroll using Sage Payroll and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records (starters, leavers, changes).
• Process PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory deductions.
• Handle holiday pay, sick pay, maternity/paternity leave and payroll adjustments.
• Liaise with subcontractors and managers for timesheets and CIS data.
• Submit CIS returns as required and resolve payroll queries.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes and assist with wider finance admin.

Skills

Payroll processing

Sage Payroll

CIS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview:

A new part-time role has become available within a Blackpool based business who require payroll support within their team on a permanent basis. Alongside providing a full payroll service for approximately 90 employees, this role will also support with other finance tasks including purchase ledger and day to day financial administration.

This is a part-time role (25 hours), ideally to be worked across 5 days Monday to Friday.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Part-time, office based role - 25 hours per week with flexibility on start/finish times to suit the individual
• Life insurance
• Salary sacrifice pension
• On site parking

Your New Role as Payroll Assistant:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, as Payroll Assistant you will work in a friendly team of 4 accounts staff. Duties will include:

• Manage the end-to-end weekly/monthly payroll process using Sage Payroll, ensuring all payroll deadlines are met
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records including starters, leavers and any changes to employee details
• Processing PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory deductions
• Managing holiday pay, sick pay, maternity/paternity leave and other payroll adjustments
• Liaise with subcontractors and managers to obtain and verify timesheets, hours worked and other relevant payroll information
• Dealing with CIS requirements including verifying subcontractors and submitting CIS returns as required
• Handling and resolving any payroll queries
• Keeping up to date with changes to relevant legislation
• Contributing to the development of system developments within the department
• Supporting with wider finance administration as required

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will have a background in payroll with in-depth understanding of payroll processes and essential requirements. Working knowledge of Sage Payroll is desirable and knowledge of CIS is also advantageous. Strong attention to detail with accuracy is essential with the ability to quickly adapt to new processes and systems. Additionally, strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with employee queries is required.