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Payroll Assistant - 6 Month FTC

Payroll Assistant - 6 Month FTC

BMC Recruitment Group

Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6ST, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Payroll Assistant position involves processing payroll data, maintaining employee records, and supporting month-end reporting.
Candidates should have previous experience in a payroll role, ideally within the education sector, and strong numerical skills.
The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Sunderland, with a potential for some hybrid working.
The salary for this position is competitive, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our staff are paid accurately and on time. Working within a payroll team, you will be responsible for processing payroll data, maintaining employee records, and supporting month-end reporting.Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for all employees
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. tax, NI, pensions)
Update and maintain employee payroll records with accuracy and confidentiality
Respond to payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner
Liaise with third parties such as HMRC and pension providers
Support audit and reconciliation processes as required

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience in a payroll role (preferably within the education sector or a similar environment)
Familiarity with payroll systems
Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A team player who can also work independently

Desirable:

Knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and best practices
Experience with education sector payroll processes or systems

Contract Details:

Duration: 6 months (fixed term)
Location: Based in Sunderland, with potential for some hybrid working
Start Date: As soon as possible

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