Payroll Assistant

Exciting Opportunity to join a friendly and professional finance team! Enjoy fantastic benefits and a supportive working environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits: * Full time or part time role (part time c30 hours per week across 5 days) * 25 days annual (pro-rata) plus bank holidays * Generous contributory pension scheme * Free onsite parking * Complimentary lunch and refreshments * Employee assistance programme * Use of onsite facilities Job description: * Process monthly payroll runs in Sage 50 f * Process starters and leavers, tax code changes, student loans and other HMRC notices * Completing statutory payments and recording respective journal entries in SAGE 200 * Collect and reconcile monthly variation and timesheets from sites * Produce monthly payroll reports for review by the Group Finance Manager and the Director of Finance * Prepare and submit monthly HMRC filings and pension returns * Execute year-end payroll tasks, including P11D generation * Managing auto enrolment communications and support staff queries * Liaise with pension providers and HMRC to resolve discrepancies * Assisting with meeting arrangements between staff and the pension advisors * Assisting HR with role/salary changes communications to staff * Maintain accurate payroll records and files * Summaries and analysis of data for management information purposes * Assistance with the preparation of information for the external auditors Person specification: Must have a full driving license due to office location Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience Proficiency with Sage 50 or similar payroll software Exceptional numeracy and attentional to detail Competent IT skills including Excel Clear and courteous oral and written communication Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll data Ability to take instruction and manage own workload Organised with excellent time management Ability to work collaboratively in a team Ready to take the next step in your payroll career? Apply now and join a supportive team where your skills are valued! Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025