Payroll Assistant (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | pr9 9yf |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Alcedo Care |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Payroll-46358 |
Summary
At Beluga Rox we are looking for a Payroll Assistant (Maternity Cover) to work within our clients' payroll department of a busy Homecare Group, which is based in Southport.
This position would be ideal for someone with experience in a similar role wanting to join a friendly and enthusiastic payroll team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager.
The role…
• Checking the processing of timesheets on our CMS system for Payroll processing
• Checking pay rates on our CMS system are accurate prior to running of payroll
• Communicating with different divisions, branches and staff regarding payroll
• Processing end to end weekly payroll via Iris.
• Processing starters, leavers and calculating holiday pay
• Monitoring holidays, sickness and absences etc.
• Running payslips
• Checking timesheets for payment adjustments
• Maintaining and reconciling company pension auto-enrolments
• Processing of P45's, P60's and statutory payments such as SSP, SMP & SPP
• Completing all Payroll year end requirements
What you need for this role ….
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• Must be computer literate and must be able to prepare and use excel spreadsheets
• Previous payroll processing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using Xero and Iris is preferred but not essential
• Must be a team player willing to go above and beyond.
• Must be a self-starter, be able to cope under pressure, and rise to challenges.
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy and be able to work confidentially.
• Must be hardworking and have the determination to get the job done.
What’s in it for you….
• Work hours will be full-time, office-based, 37.5 hrs per week (timings to be agreed) with a salary of £26K - 28k (depending on qualifications and experience).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• If you would like to find out more on this Assistant Payroll (Maternity Cover) position, please call Holly at Beluga Rox on 01244 562-000 or email holly@belugarox.co.uk
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