Graduate Payroll Assistant – 6029

Graduate Payroll Assistant
Location: Tewkesbury 
Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary: £27,600.00 per annum

Job Description

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Graduate Payroll Assistant to join our client’s Finance team. This is an ideal role for a recent Finance or Business graduate who is highly numerate, detail-oriented, and eager to build a career in payroll. In addition, you’ll have the chance to work towards a Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) qualification with full support.

Key Responsibilities of a Graduate Payroll Assistant

• Support monthly payroll processing for over 500 employees, working closely with the Payroll Officer and Human Resources team.
• Manage HMRC reporting, pension administration, and handle various payroll-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate records, assist with year-end processes, and provide support for payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to the team’s overall efficiency.

Key Skills of a Graduate Payroll Assistant

• Degree-level education in Finance or Business.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, especially in Excel; experience with Sage is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive team player.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Some office experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training program and support for CIPP qualification.
• Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and additional days off for long service.
• Company pension contribution with an option for matched employee contributions.
• Access to ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Friendly, collaborative work environment with team events and wellbeing initiatives.

To apply, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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