Payroll Assistant

Description

Job Title: Payroll Officer (Part-Time, Fixed-Term - Minimum 12 Months)

Location: Cwmbran, South Wales (Site-Based)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Minimum 12 Months)

Working Hours: Part-Time - 30 hours per week (days negotiable)

Salary: £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours/week, FTE £40,000)

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting an experienced and detail-focused Payroll Officer for a site-based, part-time role in Cwmbran. This is a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a key period within the organisation. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, with flexibility around working days.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to join a supportive and friendly team, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and process monthly payroll from end to end

Maintain accurate employee and payroll records

Process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP

Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC and RTI reporting requirements

Address and resolve payroll-related queries

Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy of payroll inputs

Assist with pension submissions and payroll audits as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Solid experience in payroll processing

Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments

Proficiency with payroll software (e.g. Sage, ADP, Xero - please specify if known)

Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy

Strong organisational and communication skills

A high level of discretion when handling confidential information

Desirable:

CIPP qualification (or working towards it)

Experience in [insert sector if relevant]

What's on Offer:

£30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours/week, FTE £40,000)

Fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months

Part-time working with flexible hours (to be agreed)

A welcoming and collaborative working environment

This is a site-based role in Cwmbran

Ad ID: 5416906998