Payroll Assistant

Owen Reed is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join a leading law firm on a six-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to support the payroll team with the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll.

The successful candidate will have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with complete discretion.

THE ROLE

As Payroll Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the payroll team, helping to ensure that payroll information is accurate, complete and processed within the required deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll data.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update information as required.
• Check timesheets, overtime payments and absence records for accuracy.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Support payroll reconciliations, reporting and general administrative activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure payroll documentation is filed appropriately.
• Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal procedures and relevant payroll legislation.
• Provide additional support to the payroll team as required.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an organised and reliable payroll professional who takes pride in producing accurate work and delivering a responsive service.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Payroll Assistant or payroll administration role.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• The ability to check payroll information accurately and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet payroll deadlines.
• A professional and service-focused approach when responding to queries.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative working style.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Six-month fixed-term contract.
• Payroll administration experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and payroll systems knowledge.
• Immediate or short-notice availability is desirable.