UK Payroll Assistant

Title: UK Payroll Assistant

Salary: £38,000 p/a plus 5% bonus

Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days a week

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced UK Payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic, global organisation? We’re currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a UK Payroll Assistant to join their growing team in the UK.

As a key member of the payroll team, reporting directly to the Global Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of the UK payroll for approximately 500 employees. This includes everything from uploading payroll data to handling tax submissions and statutory payments, ensuring compliance with UK tax laws and company policies.

You will also assist in managing payroll queries, support year-end reconciliations, and maintain strong working relationships with the HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations. In this collaborative role, you’ll also be involved in developing and refining payroll processes, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your payroll knowledge while working alongside a skilled, friendly team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process UK payroll end-to-end, including monthly payroll data input and tax code changes
• Handle RTI submissions to HMRC, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.), and P60s for year-end
• Provide first-line payroll support for employee queries around salary, benefits, and taxation
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and help resolve local tax obligations
• Work closely with HR and Finance to gather necessary payroll information and ensure data accuracy
• Maintain the payroll inbox, managing issues and queries efficiently
• Support payroll system improvements and assist in process development

Skills & Experience:

• 2 years’ minimum experience in a UK payroll function
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Detail-oriented with the ability to perform manual payroll calculations and reconciliations
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and varying deadlines

If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to develop your payroll expertise in an international setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now for this Payroll Assistant role to take the next step in your payroll career with this exciting opportunity.