Payroll Assistant

Downey Osborne is partnering with a growing business to recruit a Payroll Assistant. This is a varied role offering hands-on payroll experience, study support and clear opportunities for career progression.

What’s in it for you?

• £30,000 to £35,000 salary
• 30 days’ annual leave
• 2pm Friday finish
• Study support towards CIPP or CIPD qualifications
• Clear career progression opportunities

About You

• Experience in payroll
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Able to handle confidential information professionally
• Proactive, reliable and keen to develop your career

About Your New Role

Always

• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records
• Review timesheets and verify working hours ahead of payroll processing
• Ensure payroll documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Handle confidential employee information appropriately

Often

• Follow up with managers to ensure hours are approved
• Prepare timesheets and supporting payroll information
• Maintain employment contracts and HR documentation
• Coordinate subcontractor onboarding, contracts and insurance records
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve queries

Occasionally

• Support wider accounts and administrative tasks
• Maintain lease and tenancy records
• Liaise with external HR advisers
• Take on additional responsibilities as your experience develops

Never

• Let a missing timesheet sneak through unnoticed
• Randomly dance with the office plant