Payroll Assistant

We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a busy People team in a temporary capacity. This role is key in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple colleagues. As Payroll Assistant, you ll help manage payroll processes, respond to queries efficiently, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. You ll work collaboratively within the team, supporting excellent payroll service delivery. Key Responsibilities Process monthly variable pay, overtime, and bonus payments. Manage absence reporting via the Time and Attendance system. Respond promptly to payroll and ad-hoc queries. Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP). Verify new starter data in payroll and HR systems, resolving discrepancies. Process contractual and personal details updates. Administer P45s and HMRC starter checklist forms. Calculate monthly holiday top-ups for compulsory overtime and commission. Raise manual BACS payments when required. Prepare final payslips and P45s for leavers. Complete earning assessment forms, jury duty, and tenancy reference requests. Reconcile variable pay inputs prior to payroll sign-off. Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and improve payroll processes. What We re Looking For Working knowledge of UK tax, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions, and year-end reporting. Ability to explain technical payroll and pension queries clearly. Skilled in manual calculations for pro-rata pay, holiday pay, and hourly/daily rates. ..... full job details .....