Payroll Assistant - North London

Payroll Assistant Location: North London (Office-based) Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) JGA Recruitment have partnered exclusively with a leading care organization based in North London in their search for a full-time payroll assistant to join their team. The Role As a Payroll & Office Assistant, you will support both payroll administration and general office operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and thrives in a busy, team-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Payroll: Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately. Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records and timesheets. Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC guidelines. Handle payroll-related queries and assist with pension submissions. Support with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) and year-end tasks (P60s, P45s, P11Ds). Office Administration: Provide day-to-day administrative support to the management and HR teams. Manage office correspondence, filing, and general communication. Assist with onboarding and maintaining staff records. Organise meetings, schedule appointments, and manage office supplies. Support in ensuring the smooth running of the office. About You Previous experience in a payroll and/or administrative role. Strong understanding of payroll procedures and HMRC compliance. Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management. Confident communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team. What’s in It for You Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000 per annum. Supportive, friendly working environment. Opportunities for professional development and growth. A role where your contribution directly supports the delivery of meaningful care in the community. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us