Payroll Assistant
CV-LibraryHemel Hempstead, HertfordshirecontractPosted: 29 June 2026
Apply NowWe are working with an established business based in Hemel Hempstead who are recruiting a Payroll Officer. The company are looking for someone who will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of PAYE weekly and monthly payrolls. Knowledge of CIS payments would be beneficial, reporting to the payroll manager.
The business will offer open plan working environment, onsite parking and a supportive manager. Reporting directly to the payroll manager, who encourages development and on the job training.
Duties
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payroll
• Process all aspects of the payroll, including HMRC starter checklists and P45s
• Statutory Payments – SMP, SSP, SPP, ShPP, SAP
• Chasing timesheets
Person Spec
• Experience with PAYE and CIS
• Ability to calculate manual tax, NI and Pension
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident to deal with pay queries and liaise with third parties
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate Excel – Pivot tables and lookups
The business will offer open plan working environment, onsite parking and a supportive manager. Reporting directly to the payroll manager, who encourages development and on the job training.
Duties
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payroll
• Process all aspects of the payroll, including HMRC starter checklists and P45s
• Statutory Payments – SMP, SSP, SPP, ShPP, SAP
• Chasing timesheets
Person Spec
• Experience with PAYE and CIS
• Ability to calculate manual tax, NI and Pension
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident to deal with pay queries and liaise with third parties
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate Excel – Pivot tables and lookups