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Payroll Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
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

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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 ….

• 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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