Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

East Dunbartonshire | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for an organised and detail-focusedPayroll Assistantto join a busy HR and Payroll team.

This role will support the delivery of an accurate, timely and customer-focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and that payroll records and processes comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, salaries, benefits and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate employee records relating to pay, absence, pensions and statutory leave.
• Support payroll reporting and month-end/payroll processing activities.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees, managers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with external organisations regarding deductions, pensions, salary sacrifice and other payroll-related matters.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with PAYE, National Insurance, pension, GDPR and other relevant requirements.
• Assist with reconciliations, reporting, audit requirements and internal controls.
• Support the ongoing improvement and development of payroll processes and HR/Payroll systems.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and customer-focused team environment.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Numerate and comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
• Experienced in payroll, HR, finance or a similar administrative environment.
• Confident using IT systems, particularly Excel and payroll/HR systems.
• Able to manage deadlines and work accurately in a busy environment.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A clear and professional communicator with a strong customer-service focus.
• A team player with a proactive approach to improving processes.

Knowledge ofPAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payroll requirementswould be advantageous, although training and development will be provided for the right candidate.

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their payroll career within a supportive and collaborative team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of payroll activities, systems and employee services, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and contribute to process improvements.