Payroll Accounts Assistant
Job Type | Temporary / Contract |
Location | Outskirts of Edenbridge |
Area | Kent, UK |
Sector | HR Training & Payroll |
Salary | £33,000 - £34,000 (DOE) |
Start Date | |
Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
Telephone | 01342325316 |
Job Ref | NF15192 |
- Description
Payroll Accounts Assistant – 15 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Outskirts of Edenbridge
Salary: £33,000 - £34,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week (part time hours may be considered - 4 days)
PLEASE NOTE: Must be driver due to location
Lloyd Recruitment Service is pleased to be partnering with a well-established and successful construction company based on the outskirts of Edenbridge, Kent. We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Payroll Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team on a 15-month fixed-term contract.
About the Payroll Accounts Assistant Role:
This hands-on position will see you working closely with the Head of Finance, HR, and IT, playing a key role within the small management team and accounts department. You will take full ownership of payroll processing and support key financial and HR functions within the company.
Payroll Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly and monthly payrolls for over 100 employees
- Manage payroll administration and HMRC reporting (P11d, FPS, EPS, P32, year-end processes)
- Administer pension auto-enrolment
- Support HR functions
- Handle Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for subcontractors and suppliers
- Provide cover and support to the accounts team during holidays
- Undertake other ad-hoc duties within the accounts department
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced in current payroll practices, preferably with Sage Payroll
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in data management
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time efficiently
- Confident in building strong working relationships across finance, HR, and site teams
- Knowledge of the construction industry and its payroll-related challenges
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to take ownership of responsibilities
- Amiable, friendly, and approachable manner with excellent communication skills
Additional Details:
- Contract runs until mid-January 2027
- Immediate availability preferred, ideally starting on or before 20th October 2025
Extra Information:
- Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.