VACANCY: PAYROLL ASSISTANT

Salary: £34,535
Vacancy Type: Temporary ( approximately 5 months)
Location: York
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
Hours: 35 hours per week

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

To succeed in this role, we’re looking for someone with the following skills and competencies:

• CIPP or another relevant payroll qualification ideally but not essential.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience with payroll or accounts systems.
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, and SMP.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with company-specific conditions of service.
• Practical knowledge of Payroll and HR systems.
• Demonstrable experience in a payroll-related role.

This is your opportunity to contribute to an efficient and supportive payroll function while making a positive impact. If you’re passionate about payroll processes and looking to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate recording and payment of statutory and company sick pay entitlements.
• Input absence data into the absence management system, resolving any discrepancies.
• Process timesheet data into the payroll system accurately and on time.
• Calculate maternity, paternity, and other statutory leave payments.
• Ensure all administrative, communication, and reporting processes meet both company and regulatory requirements.
• Calculate arrears of pay, average earnings, and gross pay.
• Interpret and apply HMRC rules along with company terms of service related to pay.
• Ensure proper processing of benefit scheme deductions (e.g., salary sacrifice and saving schemes).
• Provide timely information to internal and external customers, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Carry out routine internal checks to ensure accuracy of timesheets, claims, and data amendments.
• Address any pay discrepancies (overpayments/underpayments) in line with established procedures.

To succeed in this role, we’re looking for someone with the following skills and competencies:

• CIPP or another relevant payroll qualification ideally but not essential.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience with payroll or accounts systems.
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, and SMP.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with company-specific conditions of service.
• Practical knowledge of Payroll and HR systems.
• Demonstrable experience in a payroll-related role