Payroll Assistant

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our busy finance team. The successful candidate will have previous payroll experience, ideally within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of CIS , subcontractor payments, statutory payments, and payroll administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring employees and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines. Administer payroll for employees and subcontractors. Process subcontractor payments in line with CIS regulations. Calculate and apply CIS deductions correctly. Verify subcontractor status with HMRC where required. Process statutory payments including: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) (where applicable) Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) (where applicable) Calculate deductions including tax, National Insurance, pensions, attachment of earnings, and other authorised deductions. Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and confidentially. Process starters, leavers, salary changes and holiday pay. Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll queries promptly. Prepare payroll journals and assist with payroll reporting. Maintain accurate CIS records and assist with monthly CIS returns. Liaise with HMRC regarding payroll and CIS queries. Ensure compliance with current ..... full job details .....