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Payroll Assistant

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Recruiter
Four Squared
Location
Warwickshire
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
9 October 2026
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Job description

Payroll Assistant £25,000 - £28,000 + Study Support & Career Development Hybrid Working 2 Days Office Permanent Are you looking to build a long-term career in payroll within a supportive accountancy practice environment?

We're working with a growing professional services firm looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly and collaborative payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some payroll, finance or administration experience who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and progress their career within payroll.

You'll receive hands-on training, exposure to a wide variety of client payrolls, and the opportunity to grow into managing your own portfolio over time.

Working as part of an established payroll function, you'll support the delivery of payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients, helping to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
Supporting pension administration and uploads
Processing payroll changes including starters, leavers and amendments
Producing payroll documentation including P45s and P60s
Liaising with clients and responding to payroll queries
Supporting year-end payroll activities
Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
Working closely with senior payroll staff to develop your technical knowledge

We're looking for someone who:

Has some exposure to payroll, finance administration or office-based administration
Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
Enjoys working with numbers and data
Has good communication skills and enjoys helping others
Is keen to learn payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Has good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Wants to progress their career within payroll and professional services

What's on Offer?

Up to £28 K starting salary
Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)
Full payroll training and developmen with a clear career progression path
Supportive team environment
Exposure to a varied client portfolio
Generous holiday allowance and benefits package

If you're looking for a business that will invest in your development and provide a genuine career path within payroll, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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