Payroll Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000.00 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 August 2025 |
| Location: | Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/669514_1751820432 |
Summary
Payroll Assistant
Paisley
Fixed-Term Contract (9 months) - Maternity Cover
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Assistant to join an established accountancy practice in Paisley. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential to become a permanent position.
As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both weekly and monthly payroll runs and providing administrative support to the payroll function and wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately process weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with current legislation
- Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner
- Support with general administrative tasks related to payroll processing
- Liaise with HMRC and other relevant bodies as required
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all payroll-related matters
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a payroll or finance admin role (within an accountancy practice is desirable but not essential)
- Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting requirements
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines
Additional Information:
- Based in Paisley - easily accessible via public transport
- Free on-street parking available
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Immediate start available
If you are keen to learn more about this role or others I am working on, please contact me on eilidh.smith@search.co.uk
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age