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Payroll Assistant

Southampton Permanent £32,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
As a Payroll Assistant in Southampton, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of payroll processes. Your attention to detail will help keep the organisation's financial records accurate and up-to-date, supporting the wider Accounting & Finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple payrolls, and supporting a growing workforce across several entities.
  • Work across multiple payrolls to expand your payroll expertise
  • Enjoy hybrid working, 33 days' leave and great employee benefits

About Our Client

An organisation based in Southampton

Job Description

* Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring accurate and timely processing

* Process starters and leavers, including final payments, P45s, and statutory calculations

* Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers

* Administer payrolled benefits and ensure correct tax treatment

* Support payroll integration and onboarding activities relating to acquisitions and organisational growth

* Administer pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements

* Process employee expenses in accordance with company policies

* Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and control

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Assistant should have:

  • Experience in payroll processing or a related role.
  • Familiarity with payroll software and systems.
  • An understanding of tax codes, pension contributions and payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment, National Minimum Wage
  • Strong numerical and organisational skills.
  • A proactive approach to solving problems and handling queries.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £32,000 dependent on the level of experience.
  • 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
  • Employer pension contributions.
  • Access to an employee discount scheme.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Izzy Case
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7097517
Phone number
+442380206448

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Business Services
Where
Southampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Izzy Case
Consultant phone
+442380206448
Job reference
JN-092026-7097517