Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Bulletproof incorporated; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment support firm based in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join their HR and Finance team. This part-time position involves processing payroll, maintaining compliance, and supporting employees with inquiries. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in payroll support and is proficient in MS Excel. This role operates on a hybrid basis, requiring 22.5 hours per week with some on-site office attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a payroll support role.
• Understanding of payroll principles and statutory requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and processing of monthly payroll across UK and international.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Respond to employee queries on pay and deductions.

Skills

Payroll support experience

MS Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Good communication

Job description

WorkNest is a part of the GRC division owned by Inflexion. We are a powerhouse of employment law, HR, Health and Safety, ISO and Cybersecurity support services, combing pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms.

WorkNest Cyber, is rapidly expanding, helping organisations strengthen their security posture through world-class expertise. To support this growth, we are seeking a payroll assistant to support both HR and Finance functions.

The Payroll Assistant supports the HR and finance functions by ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation. This role involves data entry, record maintenance, verification of payroll information, and assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable handling confidential information.

Role Description:

Payroll Processing

• Assist with preparation and processing of monthly payroll across both the UK and international territories.
• Prepare and record employee data such as new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits.
• Record sickness and holiday pay in the HR system.
• Record and verify variable pay elements in monthly payroll submissions to ensure accuracy.
• Review and audit payroll reports pre and post submission to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Compliance & Record keeping

• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Assist payroll provider in preparing payroll tax filings and statutory reports.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation.

Employee Support

• Respond to employee queries on pay, deductions, leave balances, and payroll policies.
• Assist employees with pay slips, tax documents, and other payroll-related information.

Reporting

• Prepare periodic payroll summaries and reports for management.
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Assist finance and HR team with data reporting relating to employees.

Skills required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a payroll support role.
• Understanding of payroll principles and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Key Competencies:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Please note that this is a permanent part-time role offering 22.5 hours per week. The position includes some on-site office requirements and operates on a hybrid working basis.

We understand that job descriptions provide only a brief overview of a role. If you would like more information, please feel free to reach out or submit an application, and we will be happy to share further details.

WorkNest Cyber is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.