Sanderson
Payroll Assistant
Payroll Assistant at Sanderson, based in Bristol, South West England, paying £170 - £250 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £170 - £250 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Bristol, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
40% below the typical rate for payroll
Reference 57432502
About the role
Payroll Assistant
- Rate; Up to £250 (via umbrella/inside IR35)
- Location; Bristol (3x weekly onsite)
- Duration; 6 month initial contract
We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to support the delivery, control and financial accounting of payroll activity across multiple jurisdictions. This is a varied role that combines payroll operations, payroll accounting, compliance and colleague support.
Key Responsibilities- Support the accurate and timely delivery of a monthly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees.
- Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, family leave, sickness absence and employee benefits.
- Review monthly payroll activity and provide clear explanations for changes in employee pay.
- Produce payroll controls and supporting documentation for management approval.
- Respond to payroll related colleague queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Manage payroll tax activities, including taxable benefits and PAYE Settlement Agreement requirements.
- Calculate payroll adjustments relating to employee share option exercises.
- Prepare and post payroll related accounting journals and reconciliations.
- Support the accurate accounting of payroll costs, liabilities and provisions.
- Maintain payroll procedures, controls and process documentation.
- Keep up to date with payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll systems.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Reference: 57432502 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Sanderson
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