Payroll Assistant (Hybrid)

Posting date:	12 February 2026
Salary:	£30,000.00 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 0LD
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	Req/678160_1770888954

Summary

Payroll Assistant (Part-Time)
East Kilbride (Hybrid)
£30,000 (pro rata)

21-28 hours per week - hours can be worked across 3-4 days or spread over five days to suit your schedule.

I am working with a vibrant and growing company currently based in Glasgow city centre, relocating to East Kilbride in May, to recruit a Payroll Assistant. In this role, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and provide day-to-day support across a variety of payroll accounts and related tasks.

The office culture is young, energetic and welcoming. If you have solid experience within a finance role and are confident, approachable and down-to-earth, you will fit in well here. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can start in January.

Working Hours
* Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
* Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Overtime available
* 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Work from home every Friday, plus an additional day from home following successful completion of probation
* Office closed over Christmas
* Career progression opportunities for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities
* Set up PAYE schemes with HMRC and register clients on payroll software ready for processing. Once employee details are received, request agent authorisation and ensure RTIs are up to date.
* Process payroll in line with agreed client cycles, chasing any outstanding information to ensure RTIs are submitted on time and issues are resolved promptly.
* Process statutory payments including SMP, SSP and SPP.
* Calculate and process holiday pay and maintain accurate annual leave records.
* Manage new starters and leavers.
* Process attachment of earnings orders.
* Apply tax code changes.
* Issue payroll documentation to clients in a timely manner.
* Liaise with HMRC, DWP and other relevant third parties to resolve queries.
* Set up pension schemes where required and enrol eligible employees.
* Produce detailed management reports as required.
* Work closely with colleagues within the finance department.
* Produce and maintain clear, up-to-date guidance notes on payroll software and related processes.
* Provide clients with advice and information on payroll-related matters.

What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a payroll role
* Confident communicator, particularly when speaking with clients by telephone
* Strong IT skills

If you would like to learn more about this role, or hear about other opportunities I am currently working on, please contact me at 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.