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Payroll assistant
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Payroll Assistant
Permanent and Full-time; potential for Hybrid work
£25-27,000 per annum
Gloucestershire
Step into a role where you can build your payroll skills in a supportive, friendly team of four. You'll help deliver accurate and timely payroll services across a variety of clients and industries, gaining hands-on experience and growing your confidence.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting payroll processing across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles
- Preparing payroll data including time sheets, starters/leavers, and basic adjustments
- Responding to payee queries and providing friendly, helpful customer service
- Assisting with statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and holiday pay
- Learning payroll systems - full training provided on in-house software
- Supporting compliance tasks including RTI submissions and basic HMRC liaison under supervision
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What you'll bring
- Some basic payroll experience (around 6-12 months)
- A basic understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments
- Good communication skills and a keen eye for accuracy
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and general admin systems
Why you'll love working here
- A welcoming, inclusive team that genuinely supports your development
- Hybrid working: once you are a fully trained team member, enjoy one day a week from home
- Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase extra days
- Ongoing training to help you progress your payroll career
- Real variety - no two days look the same
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If you'd like to explore this opportunity, contact Emma Lewis on 01792 642 042 for a confidential chat about your experience and career goals. Or upload your CV - I'd love to hear from you.
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