Payroll Accounts Assistant

Payroll Accounts Assistant - 15 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Outskirts of Edenbridge
Salary: -33,000 - -34,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week (part time hours may be considered - 4 days)
PLEASE NOTE: Must be driver due to location
Lloyd Recruitment Service is pleased to be partnering with a well-established and successful construction company based on the outskirts of Edenbridge, Kent. We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Payroll Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team on a 15-month fixed-term contract.
About the Role:
This hands-on position will see you working closely with the Head of Finance, HR, and IT, playing a key role within the small management team and accounts department. You will take full ownership of payroll processing and support key financial and HR functions within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly and monthly payrolls for over 100 employees
- Manage payroll administration and HMRC reporting (P11d, FPS, EPS, P32, year-end processes)
- Administer pension auto-enrolment
- Support HR functions
- Handle Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for subcontractors and suppliers
- Provide cover and support to the accounts team during holidays
- Undertake other ad-hoc duties within the accounts department
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced in current payroll practices, preferably with Sage Payroll
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in data management
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time efficiently
- Confident in building strong working relationships across finance, HR, and site teams
- Knowledge of the construction industry and its payroll-related challenges
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to take ownership of responsibilities
- Amiable, friendly, and approachable manner with excellent communication skills
Additional Details:
- Contract runs until mid-January 2027
- Immediate availability preferred, ideally starting on or before 20th October 2025
Extra Information:
- Refer a friend and earn up to -500 (see website for details)
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don''t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.