Payroll Assistant

Job Title:Payroll Assistant
Location:Billingham
Reporting To:Payroll Manager / Finance Manager
Working Hours:Flexible Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (or as agreed)
Salary:Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our growing team in Billingham. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting employees with payroll-related queries.

Working closely with the Payroll and Finance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process timesheets, expenses, overtime, and absence records.
• Support the administration of pensions, statutory payments, and other payroll deductions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
• Support Finance and Operations teams with general administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with audits and payroll documentation when needed.
• Liaise with payroll provider.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Be confident working with numbers and payroll data.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Have previous payroll, finance, or administration experience (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer

• Flexible Monday to Friday working hours.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Standard holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.