Payroll Assistant
Location: Diss
Salary: £27,300 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based
About the Role
My client is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their established and supportive finance team in Diss.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in payroll and pensions who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering an accurate, reliable and professional service.
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day payroll function, working with both clients and employees to resolve queries and ensuring payroll information is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing payroll and pension information accurately and efficiently.
- Administering workplace pension schemes, including calculating and processing contributions.
- Liaising with pension providers and other relevant third parties when required.
- Responding to payroll queries from clients and employees, providing clear and helpful support.
- Handling payroll-related correspondence with HMRC and other external authorities.
- Dealing with matters including tax codes, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records.
- Ensuring payroll information is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
- Working to tight payroll deadlines and ensuring all work is completed accurately.
- Supporting the wider finance team with payroll-related administration where required.
About You
- At least two years' experience working in payroll and pensions.
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or similar environment would be advantageous.
- Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and current payroll legislation.
- Experience using payroll software; knowledge of systems such as BrightPay, Sage, Xero or QuickBooks would be beneficial.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- The confidence to communicate professionally with clients, employees and external organisations.
- The ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- A proactive, reliable and professional approach.
What's on Offer?
- £27,300 salary
- 37.5-hour working week
- Permanent position
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Company events
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
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