Full job description Payroll Assistant | Gillingham | Up to £32,000
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (office based)
Cobb & Jones Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading provider of intelligent security solutions, to recruit an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their Finance team.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring weekly and monthly payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with UK legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and providing a high level of service to colleagues across the business.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
*Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
*Respond to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies professionally and promptly
*Assist with payroll reporting and provide information to support business decision-making
*Ensure payroll activities remain compliant with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
*Support payroll process improvements and help identify efficiencies
*Work closely with colleagues across the business to keep payroll information accurate and up to date
About You
You are organised, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering an accurate payroll service. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply, but the following would be beneficial:
*Previous payroll experience, minimum of 2 years ideally in a busy payroll environment
*Experience processing weekly and/or monthly payrolls
*A good understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting
*Strong attention to detail and excellent accuracy
*Good Excel skills and confidence using payroll and HR systems
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
*A high level of discretion when handling confidential employee information
*A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
*The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
*Training and development programmes
*Support for professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships
*A collaborative and inclusive workplace
*Generous annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday
*Company pension scheme
*Medicash health plan
*Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources
*Generous employee referral scheme