About us

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. At Dandara, we believe the best ideas come from our people working together. We strive to look forward in all we do, with integrity and passion. Recruiting the right people is essential — our people's contribution is what drives us to achieve our goals and continue growing as a business. We put our customers first, empower our people, and support the communities in which we build. Creating beautiful, award-winning homes is what we do. For over 30 years, we've combined innovative design with the highest standards of quality, making us one of the UK's most respected private housebuilders. We're now looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant / Trainee to join our Finance Operations Team in the Isle of Man. This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career — whether you're a school leaver or have some administrative or payroll experience — who's keen to build a long-term career in payroll and finance. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, timesheet-driven environment, with a clear pathway into a Payroll Specialist role. What you will do Support the preparation and processing of weekly payroll Review timesheets and accurately input payroll data Carry out payroll checks and help resolve discrepancies Work to strict payroll deadlines Support subcontractor payments and related administration Assist with subcontract ledger activities, including verification, set-ups, CIS checks and reconciliations Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation Support starters, leavers and employee changes Respond to payroll queries from employees and site teams Ensure payroll processes are followed consistently and accurately Handle confidential payroll and employee information appropriately Provide general administrative support to the finance team Assist with reconciliations and data checks Support wider finance tasks as required What you will have Key requirements GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational skills and ability to follow structured processes Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel A willingness to learn and develop within payroll and finance Desirable Some experience in a payroll, finance or administrative role Experience in a construction or timesheet-driven environment Familiarity with timesheets, data entry or working with numerical information A genuine interest in building a long-term career in payroll or finance What we will offer you Hands-on experience in a busy finance team Support towards professional qualifications, including ACCA Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) Clear development pathway within payroll and the wider finance team Ongoing learning and development as your experience grows Competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days Discretionary annual bonus scheme Private medical insurance Life assurance (3x salary, with option to increase to 4x) Employee assistance programme Discounts across retailers, restaurants, leisure providers and more Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes Important note for Recruitment Agencies Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited CVs (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited CVs received by us shall be deemed to be our property. Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited CV shall be deemed to have been referred free of commission, fee or any other charge. xehkeey We are not liable for any fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited CV and will not pay a fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.