Payroll Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000.0 to £28,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Circa £27500 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4782516_1774282019 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a leading global accounting and professional services firm with an established reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service. The organisation supports a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients and offers a collaborative, people‑focused culture where early‑career professionals are supported to grow their skills and accelerate their development. Within the UK Payroll team, you will be part of a high‑performing function that delivers accurate, compliant, end‑to‑end payroll services across multiple industries.
Your new role
As a Payroll assistant, you will support the delivery of end‑to‑end UK payroll processing for a range of clients. Your responsibilities will include preparing payroll data, processing starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments, and assisting with RTI submissions to HMRC. You will help with payroll reconciliations, maintain accurate employee records, and handle routine payroll queries. You will also gain exposure to payroll systems, compliance requirements, and process improvements while working closely with senior payroll professionals and cross-functional teams.
What you'll need to succeed
- Some experience with UK end-to-end payroll
- Basic understanding of UK payroll principles, including tax, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
- Strong numerical ability and exceptional attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data handling.
- Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong team ethos.
- An interest in developing a career in payroll, with the ambition to work towards CIPP qualifications.
What you'll get in return
- Full training and development support, including the opportunity to pursue CIPP certification.
- A clear career progression pathway within a global firm.
- Exposure to large, complex client payrolls and modern payroll technologies.
- A diverse and inclusive working environment that values growth and collaboration.
- Competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid/flexible working options.
- The chance to be part of a well‑respected payroll team recognised for service excellence.
What you need to do now
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