Payroll Assistant

Job Title: Payroll Officer (Part-Time, Fixed-Term - Minimum 12 Months)
Location: Cwmbran, South Wales (Site-Based)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Minimum 12 Months)
Working Hours: Part-Time - 30 hours per week (days negotiable)
Salary: £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours/week, FTE £40,000)

About the Role:
On behalf of our client, we are recruiting an experienced and detail-focused Payroll Officer for a site-based, part-time role in Cwmbran. This is a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a key period within the organisation. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, with flexibility around working days.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to join a supportive and friendly team, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process monthly payroll from end to end

• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records

• Process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP

• Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC and RTI reporting requirements

• Address and resolve payroll-related queries

• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy of payroll inputs

• Assist with pension submissions and payroll audits as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Solid experience in payroll processing

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments

• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g. Sage, ADP, Xero - please specify if known)

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A high level of discretion when handling confidential information

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification (or working towards it)

• Experience in [insert sector if relevant]

What's on Offer:

• £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours/week, FTE £40,000)

• Fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months

• Part-time working with flexible hours (to be agreed)

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment

• This is a site-based role in Cwmbran