Payroll Assistant: Precise UK Payroll, On-Time & Compliant

ALTEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our London team. Based at our Farringdon office, you will process monthly payroll, maintain records, and ensure on-time, compliant payments while protecting employee data.

You will work closely with HR and external providers, apply UK payroll legislation, run reconciliations, and support payroll improvements. The role requires accuracy, discretion, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' payroll experience in a Payroll Assistant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, processes and procedures.
• Experience processing payroll accurately to tight deadlines.
• Experience working with payroll systems.
• Excellent Excel skills with ability to analyse payroll data and produce reports.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage payroll from start to finish including starters, leavers, changes and pay elements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and align data with SAP records.
• Collaborate with HR and external providers for seamless payroll processing.
• Perform payroll checks, reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Administer the Private Medical Insurance scheme through payroll.
• Carry out pension contributions and reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain secure, confidential payroll documentation and update procedures.
• Stay updated with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Support payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
• Build relationships across HR, Finance and external providers.

Tools

Payroll systems

SAP

Job description

ALTEN UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our London team. Based at our Farringdon office, you will process monthly payroll, maintain records, and ensure on-time, compliant payments while protecting employee data.

You will work closely with HR and external providers, apply UK payroll legislation, run reconciliations, and support payroll improvements. The role requires accuracy, discretion, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.