Payroll and Pension Assistant

Join a busy finance team supporting payroll and pension administration, HMRC liaison, employee queries and pension reporting. Excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional.

Payroll & Pensions Assistant

Location: Canterbury, Kent + Travel
Salary: £18 - £20 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Contract: Fixed-term until October 2026

About the Role

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking a Payroll & Pensions Assistant to support the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll and pensions service.

This role will suit a highly organised individual with payroll administration experience and strong attention to detail. Working within a busy team, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and pension contributions are processed in line with legislative and scheme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an accurate and timely pensions administration service.
• Ensure pension contributions are correctly deducted, reconciled and submitted.
• Maintain payroll and pension records accurately and confidentially.
• Allocate payroll costs to the correct cost centres and cost codes.
• Prepare pension returns for relevant pension schemes.
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs when required.
• Respond to employee queries relating to pay and pensions.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with payroll procedures and pension regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within payroll, pensions administration or a similar finance function.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Good IT skills, including experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop specialist payroll and pensions knowledge.
• Varied and rewarding role within an established organisation.
• Fixed-term contract offering stability through to October 2026.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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