Payroll Accounts Assistant

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 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.

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
• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.