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Payroll Assistant

Posted: 12/10/26
Recruiter:Zenith Advisory Partners
Reference:3194132241
Type:Permanent
Salary:£28,000 - £30,000 Annual Up to £30,000
Location:Cumbria
Description: Overview:

Zenith Advisory Partners are working with a reputable and established business in Carlisle that are seeking an organised, accurate and proactive Payroll Assistant to join a busy payroll team within a leading business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their career within payroll. You will play a key role in ensuring their employees are paid accurately and on time, supporting payroll processing across a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process, manage and maintain both the monthly payroll and Time and Attendance software accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including starters, leavers and amendments.
  • Process overtime, allowances, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
  • Manage payroll queries from employees and managers, providing professional and timely responses.
  • Complete statutory payroll requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
  • Ensure all payroll changes are supported by appropriate authorisation.
  • Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
  • Liaise with HR, Finance and operational teams to resolve payroll issues.
  • Support year-end processes, including P60s and other statutory reporting.
  • Assist with payroll audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Experienced in payroll administration, ideally within a high-volume payroll environment.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident working with numbers and identifying discrepancies.
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines.
  • Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
  • A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills.
  • Competent using Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
  • Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
  • Keen to develop their knowledge and career within payroll.
What's on Offer:
  • Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience.
  • 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Company pension - 5%
  • Sick pay
  • Additional leave
  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

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