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- Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Salary: Circa £25,000
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (9 - 12 months)
We are currently seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our team in Peterborough on a fixed-term contract basis due to maternity leave. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with prior payroll experience, offering full training and a chance to work within a dynamic finance team.
Benefits:- 28 days holiday (20 personal days + 8 public holidays), increasing annually by 1 day for up to 5 years.
- Flexible working hours (7.5 hours daily between 08:30 – 17:00) within a team rota.
- Contributory pension scheme (3% employer contribution).
- Free life assurance (2x annual salary).
- Discounts and vouchers for over 6500 retailers.
- Car Lease Scheme.
- Free car parking, tea/coffee, and fruit.
- Income Protection insurance.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Company discount scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice programme.
- Download and process payroll data from internal systems.
- Calculate mileage and travel time payments.
- Respond to email and telephone queries.
- Raise billing and invoicing for services provided.
- Import and balance payroll data within the payroll software.
- Work towards department KPIs alongside your team.
- Support other team members during holiday periods.
- Send out documents including customer invoices and payslips.
- Assist the finance team with other administrative tasks to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Previous experience within a payroll environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of handling queries effectively.
- Proficiency in using payroll software and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team and meet strict deadlines.
To apply for the Payroll Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
