Payroll Assistant Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum Location: Leicester – Hybrid (majority work from home) Contract: Temp to Perm Full-time Why this role is right for you I am working on a rare opportunity that offers genuine, flexibility with extremely generous hybrid working arrangements travelling to the office once a week and the potential to discuss making office attendance less frequent depending on experience and distance.  The role is a accuracy focused and high volume but in an industry that genuinely makes an impact. You’ll join a small and experienced payroll team who can offer you support getting your feet under the desk and are looking for a colleague with fresh ideas. You’ll benefit from:

A competitive salary of £28,000 – £32,000 A highly flexible hybrid setup A supportive and collaborative payroll team that values your contribution Exposure to varied and complex payrolls, helping you deepen your technical knowledge Hands-on involvement in a transition to a new cloud-based payroll system. The opportunity to influence change, bringing your ideas to improve payroll efficiency A clear pathway to long-term employment through a temp-to-perm structureWhat you’ll be doing You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, taking ownership of payrolls while being trusted to work independently.

Managing and processing multiple payrolls with confidence Handling complex pay elements such as overtime, bank worker timesheets, loyalty bonuses, and service awards Managing high-volume onboarding, ensuring payroll data is accurate from day one Owning payrolls for around 225 employees, many with regular changes Working to multiple monthly deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy Completing detailed manual data entry, where attention to detail truly matters Using Sage 50 Payroll (training provided if needed) Contributing to the future implementation of a new cloud-based payroll system Providing a friendly, professional service to colleagues and stakeholders Reviewing existing processes and suggesting improvements where you see opportunitiesWhat will help you succeed

Experience in high-volume payroll processing A solid understanding of payroll fundamentals, including tax, maternity, paternity, and statutory payments The ability to adapt quickly to new systems (Sage 50 experience is helpful but not essential) Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work Confidence working independently with minimal supervision A mindset that’s open to challenging processes and suggesting improvementsIdeal for someone who is:

Comfortable in fast-paced payroll environments Dependable, consistent, and known for their accuracy Happy handling varied payrolls and complex pay elements Keen to learn, develop, and take on greater responsibility over timeIf you’re looking for a payroll role where your reliability is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your skills can genuinely grow, this could be an excellent next step