Payroll Assistant – Holton Heath

Norco specialise in GRP and Co; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Poole is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Assistant to join its finance team. This role involves running payroll for multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving payroll systems. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of payroll experience, proficiency in SAGE Payroll, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar payroll role required.
• Proficiency in payroll processing with SAGE Payroll preferred.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and compliance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly employees across four sites.
• Manage administration of starters, leavers, and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC submissions and produce P60s and P45s.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Excel

Job description

Location: Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Hours: Part-time & flexible, with hybrid working options available

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Payroll Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused individual with a passion for accuracy and process improvement.

If you enjoy problem-solving, are enthusiastic about supporting others, and thrive in a role where precision matters, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly employees across four sites.
• Accurately collating and processing timesheets, overtime, and bonuses.
• Managing the administration of starters, leavers, and payroll adjustments.
• Processing pensions, deductions (including loans, CSA, AEOs), and Benefits in Kind.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC submissions (FPS, EPS), producing P60s and P45s.
• Submitting P11D and P11D(b) at year-end.
• Assisting with onboarding and supporting employees with payroll and pension queries.
• Improving payroll systems and procedures to enhance efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar payroll role.
• Proficient in payroll processing, ideally with experience using SAGE Payroll.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate level or above).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Professional, approachable, and able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Additional Information

This position requires the successful candidate to pass Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks and, where applicable, National Security Vetting (NSV) checks. Full details will be provided at the offer stage.

Interested?

To apply, please complete our application form and submit it along with your CV.

Please feel free to contact us for more information or for an informal discussion about current opportunities.
If we do not have a current vacancy to suit your skills, we always welcome speculative CV’s.

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