Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant Salary & Benefits

£35,000 + Excellent Benefits
Initially Temporary with the View to Becoming Permanent
100% Office Based

Location

Yeovil, Somerset (commutable from Sherborne, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Chard, Wincanton and Somerton)

Payroll Assistant - Yeovil

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Yeovil. Offering a salary of £35,000 plus an excellent benefits package, this is an initial temporary position with a genuine opportunity to become permanent. Working within a friendly payroll team of eight and reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of weekly payroll for a large workforce. Our client has built an excellent reputation over many years, employs hundreds of people across multiple locations and is recognised for delivering reliable services within its specialist sector.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process the weekly payroll for approximately 740 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Administer all payroll changes, including new starters, leavers and employee amendments.
• Support the Payroll Manager with day-to-day payroll administration and reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records using the Miracle payroll system.
• Work collaboratively within the payroll team while maintaining strict confidentiality.

What Experience is Required

• Previous payroll experience, ideally processing high-volume payrolls.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (experience with Miracle would be advantageous but is not essential).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £35,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Stable organisation with long-term career prospects

Location

The role is based in Yeovil and is easily commutable from Sherborne, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Chard, Wincanton, Somerton and the surrounding areas.

Alternate Job Titles

• Payroll Administrator
• Payroll Officer
• Payroll Clerk
• Payroll Coordinator