Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Location : Wilmslow

Salary : Competitive

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Work Location : In person

Our client is one of the largest privately owned property companies in the UK and is currently looking to add a Payroll Assistant to their team, based at their Wilmslow head office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their payroll skills within a supportive, friendly environment. You will work closely with the Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Officer, assisting with the delivery of three weekly payrolls and one monthly payroll, with clear progression opportunities over time into a Payroll Officer role.

The role

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality at all times.

Key responsibilities include :

Processing holiday requests

Inputting and managing sickness absence

Producing monthly reports, including employee movements, starters and leavers

Inputting new starters and leavers onto the payroll system

Timesheet input for both weekly and monthly payrolls

Reconciliation of weekly and monthly payrolls

Assisting with the annual salary review process

Processing sickness and statutory payments

Wage reconciliations for the Accounts department

Processing commissions, bonuses, overtime, and expenses

Maintaining payroll documentation and records

Keeping Standard Operating Procedures up to date

Distributing payslips

Assisting the Fleet Manager with administration tasks

The person

Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience

Strong understanding of payroll processes and confidentiality requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

A positive, team-focused approach

Experience using I-Trent is desirable but not essential

Due to the location, access to your own transport is essential

Rewards and benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Generous holiday allowance

Christmas shutdown period

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Long-term career stability within a business with very low staff turnover

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation where employees are genuinely valued from day one. Many team members have been with the business for over a decade, reflecting the positive culture and long-term career prospects on offer