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Job Title


Payroll Assistant


Company : First Recruitment Services


Location : Haywards Heath, West Sussex


Created : 2026-01-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are very pleased to be working alongside our very established and friendly client as they seek to recruit a full time permanent Payroll Assistant to join their team at their office based close to Haywards Heath (in a rural location) This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and friendly payroll and accounts team. Payroll Assistant Full time permanent role. Mon-Fri (Apply online only) Role based outskirts of Haywards Heath. There is plenty of free parking available on site for staff. Due to rural workplace location, you will need to be a driver and have access to your own vehicle. Salary £28000 per annum (possibly slightly higher depending on experience) plus excellent all round staff benefits, including 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays. Opportunity of hybrid working (3 days office and 2 days working from home) after completion of successful probationary period. Additional training, leading to career progression is also available. The role: You will be a crucial part of the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for weekly paid employees This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in Payroll processing Duties: Process payroll every pay period by gathering, calculating and inputting data Resolve payroll queries from employees and managers Assist in payroll reconciliations Adhere to payroll policies and procedures Ensure accurate input of employee data including new starters, leavers, and changes on the HR information system Process manual calculations and adjustments when required Maintain payroll systems and spreadsheets Support pension scheme administration and auto-enrolment processes Assist HR with general administration, including new starters, leavers, right-to-work checks, and general documentation Competencies and experience required: Due to rural workplace location, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport (no access to public transport nearby) Previous experience of working within payroll Please apply now as shortlisting will take place soon for this exciting Payroll Assistant opportunity Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job