Payroll Assistant

Job title: Payroll Assistant

Salary: 37,000 (full time equivalent)
Location: Coventry
Hours: 25-30 hours per week minimum (full-time considered)

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours (part-time or full-time)
• Stable, ongoing role within an established organisation
• Exposure to high-volume payroll processing
• Supportive and structured working environment

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a structured and professional environment, employing a large salaried workforce. They offer a stable working setup, clear processes, and a supportive team culture, with payroll managed through an outsourced provider.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Payroll Assistant to support the preparation of monthly payroll for approximately 500 salaried employees. This role focuses on the accurate processing of payroll data, including hours worked, tax codes, and pension information. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and an outsourced payroll provider but will not be responsible for making payments to staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll inputs, including hours worked and tax code updates
• Maintain accurate payroll records for monthly salaried employees
• Manage and update employee tax codes in line with HMRC requirements
• Support pension administration, including consolidation of pension data
• Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely submissions
• Assist with payroll-related queries from internal stakeholders
• Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with payroll and data protection regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience in a payroll or payroll assistant role
• Good understanding of payroll processes, tax codes, and pensions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience supporting payroll for a large workforce advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team