Job type
PermanentLocation
WantageWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£30,000 - £35,000Closing date
9 Jul 2026
Payroll Assistant (6 Month FTC or Permanent position), Wantage (Office-based), excellent benefits
Your new company
Seeking a Payroll Administrator on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation to join their team based in Wantage. This represents an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and growing business with a well-established in-house payroll function supporting multiple UK sites. The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee development and is committed to fostering a professional environment in which individuals are supported to succeed and progress in their careers.
Your new role
As a Payroll Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:
- Processing high-volume monthly payroll for multiple-site, consistently meeting strict deadlines.
- Maintaining employee payroll data (starters, leavers, changes, overtime, bonuses)
- Administering statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
- Supporting pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
- Manage payroll queries promptly and professionally as the first point of contact
- Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations and UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, pensions, and benefits.
- Supporting year-end processes, RTI submissions, and reporting
- Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies efficiently
What you'll need to succeed
- Prior experience in a payroll position.
- Experience handling payroll queries and employee support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using payroll systems (e.g. ADP, Sage, Workday, SAP or similar).
- Fluent in other languages is advantageous.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What you'll get in return
- Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid overtime
- 37.5 working hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm)
- Flexible start and finish times
- Private medical care
- On-site parking
- Access to training programmes.
- Study support is considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Career progression opportunities
- On-site company gym & social events.
What you need to do now
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