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Payroll Assistant

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Payroll Assistant

  1. Permanent
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
BBBH189966

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

The details

Marks Sattin are working with a rapidly growing organisation in the education sector to recruit a Payroll Assistant in Barnsley! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team at a company recognised as a Best Companies Top 100 Employer!

As part of a centralised finance function, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to both internal staff and a large weekly payroll. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone with strong payroll experience who thrives in a collaborative environment.

This is an office-based role and will pay up to £30,000 DOE, with great progression opportunities available due to the growth within the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with consultants and clients to gather accurate payroll data.
  • Support the Payroll Manager in preparing and processing weekly payrolls (PAYE and umbrella).
  • Maintain and update candidate and client records.
  • Resolve payroll queries via phone and email.
  • Identify and correct discrepancies in timesheets and payroll records.
  • Manage timesheet amendments, new starters, and leavers.
  • Assist with issuing HMRC forms such as P45s and P60s.


What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a fast-paced setting.
  • Experience with weekly payroll cycles is highly desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • A proactive team player who can also work independently.
  • Previous customer service experience is a plus.


This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive and people-focused team where your contributions will be valued, and your professional development encouraged.

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.

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