Payroll Assistant

Due to extensive growth and acquisitions, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant to work closely with our Payroll and HR Manager. This will be a fixed term contract of about nine months – though this may be subject to change. This role is fully remote.

We are looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Assistant to join our remote-working team on a contractual basis. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end payroll and administrative support across a portfolio of clients, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with HMRC, pension and other statutory requirements. This is a varied role that combines payroll processing, PAYE and CIS administration, pension compliance, client communication, credit control and general business administration.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple clients, high-volume inboxes and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with colleagues and Client Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• End-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients including all associated compliance and administrative tasks
• Process PAYE payments for clients
• Update client addresses across Companies House, HMRC, BrightPay, and internal records
• Provide administrative support for wider business operations
• AML / KYC and compliance administration
• Assist with mail queries
• Manage multiple high-volume inboxes (personal and several shared)
• Answer incoming phone calls
• Carry out ad hoc administrative duties and prepare payroll reports as required by management

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a payroll, finance, accounts or administrative role
• Practical understanding of UK payroll processes and PAYE
• Experience working with or knowledge of HMRC requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients, tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident communicating with clients by email and telephone
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Experience managing high-volume inboxes and prioritising competing demands
• Strong IT skills and confidence using multiple software systems
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a remote team
• Proactive approach to identifying and following up outstanding tasks

What we Offer:

• Up to £26,000pa, dependent on experience
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Fusion Points bonus scheme
• Full flexibility with remote working

Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm (can be flexible for the right candidate)

Job Location: Remote

Job Duration: 8 months

About Fusion Consulting: Fusion is a multi-discipline professional services group offering 360o advisory services to private clients and fast-growth businesses. We assist entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end-to-end solution throughout their business journey. Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants; we deliver value by harnessing our experience in both practice and industry, with a range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience.

Equal Opportunities: Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.