Payroll Assistant
- Permanent
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.
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