Payroll Assistant - Cardiff

A leading retail organisation is seeking a meticulous and proactive Payroll Assistant to join its head office finance team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in payroll while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Payroll Assistant - Cardiff (Retail) Location: Cardiff (Office-based) Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £26,000 per annum Contract: PermanentYour Responsibilities Will Include:

• Checking and processing starter, leaver, and change forms from branches and HQ
• Uploading weekly and monthly hours for payroll runs
• Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
• Verifying tax codes, student loans, and PAYE forms with HMRC
• Supporting payroll for the Isle of Man and Guernsey regions
• Managing deductions including AOE, CSA, and voluntary payments
• Responding to internal and external payroll queries via phone, email, and post
• Generating payroll reports using Excel and maintaining accurate records