Payroll Assistant

Job DescriptionPayroll Assistant26,000 - 28,000Full Time Monday - Friday Office BasedBarnsley Innovation Centre, Free parkingAt Operam Education Group, a Best Companies top 100 employer, we are going through exciting growth. Were established as one of the premier educational recruiters across England and have 9 brands under the group umbrella so far.Our central finance team, based in Barnsley, manage group wide accounts and payroll activity. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join the team and immediately add support and value to both our internal employees and our large talent pool of agency candidates.This role offers a varied workload, with responsibilities across all payroll activity and the opportunity to communicate with clients, candidates and consultants regularly. If you thrive off fast paced environments, and have experience in weekly payroll you'd be a great addition to our team.Previous payroll experience is essential.It is essential that you have a positive attitude, great communication skills both verbal and written and comfortable managing different work streams. Our finance team has a strong team culture, with a collective focus on making sure you have full support and ongoing professional development in a nurturing environment.Key Responsibilities - Payroll AssistantCommunicating with Consultants and Clients to gain accurate information for paymentsAssisting the Payroll Manager with compiling relevant data needed for preparation of weekly payrollAssist with processing weekly payrolls, including both internal PAYE & external umbrellas.Maintaining Candidate and Client recordsResolving internal and external queries both electronically & over the phoneIdentifying and resolving discrepancies on timesheets and payroll recordsTimesheet amendmentsNew hires & terminationsAssisting with distribution of relevant HMRC forms such as P45s & P60sDesired Experience - Payroll Assistant2+ years experience in payrollWeekly payroll experience, in a fast paced environmentPrevious customer service experience desirableAbility to work to tight deadlinesTime management skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsComfortable working with various systems and MS office, particularly excelAbility to work as part of a team and independently Benefits for our employeesEmployee Assistant Programme, 247 wellbeing supportEye care schemeCycle to work schemeLife Assurance Scheme25 days holidays + bank holidaysExtra day off on your birthdayPledge / paid volunteer daysTraining and development opportunities via our Career pathway Check out our Careers site for more information CLICK HEREWe look forward to receiving your application.As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating a diverse, welcoming, and equitable workplace. We believe in providing a fair and transparent recruitment process, where every candidate is assessed solely on their skills, experience, and potential.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of the interview, please let us know. We are committed to making the necessary accommodations to support you fully.Please note that all successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

Created: 2025-06-25