Part-time Payroll Assistant
Thirsk Area
Up to £32,000 depending on experience
24 hours a week
This is a great opportunity to join a business recognised as a leader in its industry, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term success. The company continues to grow and evolve, and you’ll be joining at an exciting time within a well-established finance function.
You’ll be part of a friendly and experienced team who are supportive, approachable, and take pride in what they do. For the right candidate, this role offers the chance to take full ownership of payroll processes and make a real impact, while enjoying the stability and security of a market-leading employer.
What you’ll be doing:
*Managing the full end-to-end payroll process on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time
*Calculating overtime, deductions, bonuses, and any adjustments, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and deadlines are met consistently
*Maintaining employee records and ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirement
*Keeping payroll data up to date, monitoring legislative changes, and ensuring all statutory requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, and RTI submissions, are met
*Processing starters, leavers, and contractual changes
*Accurately setting up new employees, managing leaver calculations including holiday and final pay, and updating payroll for promotions, pay increases, and contract amendments
*Preparing payroll reports and supporting pensions, holiday pay, and statutory payments
*Producing monthly payroll journals and reports for the finance team and management
*Administering auto-enrolment and pension contributions and handling statutory obligations such as SSP, SMP, and SPP
*Handling payroll queries and providing clear and accurate responses whilst maintaining confidentiality
What we’re looking for:
*Previous end-to-end payroll experience is essential
*Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
*Confident with payroll systems and Excel
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*A team player who is also comfortable working independently
Why this opportunity stands out:
*The chance to join a well-established and industry-leading business, respected in its sector for quality, innovation, and long-term success. You’ll be part of an organisation that sets the standard in its field, giving you the chance to work with proven systems and processes while contributing to ongoing growth
*Be part of a supportive and knowledgeable finance team. The team is approachable, experienced, and passionate about what they do. You’ll have the chance to learn from colleagues, share your expertise, and collaborate in an environment that values professionalism and teamwork
*Stability, security, and the opportunity to develop within a growing organisation. This is a role that offers career longevity, with real potential to expand your skills, take on additional responsibilities, and grow with the business as it continues to thrive. The company values its people and invests in their development, ensuring your contribution is recognised and rewarded
If you have the experience to manage payroll from start to finish and want to be part of a successful, down-to-earth team within a market-leading business, we’d love to hear from you.