Payroll Assistant

Finance Assistant Prestwick £32,000 Temp-to-Perm | Flexible Hours | Immediate Start | Exciting Period of Transformation We're recruiting on behalf of a leading business in Prestwick going through an exciting period of change - and they need a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic payroll team. Working closely with the existing payroll assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time each month. 37 hours per week, flexible between 7am - 7pm, Monday to Friday. Temporary contract with strong potential to go permanent. Key Responsibilities: * Produce and distribute weekly internal headcount reports to support workforce planning. * Act as the primary point of contact for employee queries relating to benefits, compensation, and payroll. * Process payroll amendments and maintain accurate payroll data to ensure timely and error-free monthly payments. * Liaise with managers, employees, and the third-party payroll provider to resolve payroll queries and issues. * Monitor payroll trends, identify discrepancies, and implement timely solutions. * Manage subcontractor payroll processes, including onboarding, payment processing, and issue resolution. * Upload and maintain pension data, including starters, leavers, and enrolments, and manage related administration. * Process invoices across multiple departments and raise and manage purchase orders. * Provide regular payroll and HR reporting, as well as operational support, to the Finance Director. * Liaise with external benefits providers to administer employee benefits and resolve related queries. * Support the administration and ongoing management of the employee benefits platform. * Assist with the implementation and rollout of a global employee recognition platform. * Support and train managers on the WFM (Dayforce/Ceridian) system. * Organise and coordinate provider events and related activities. * Prepare payroll reports and support internal and external audit requirements. What You'll Bring: * Confident using Excel (VLOOKUPs etc.) * Previous experience in a finance role or strong administration skills * Great communication skills - internally and externally * Strong attention to detail and respect for confidentiality * Calm under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and multitask If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and love the buzz of payroll deadlines - this is the role for you. 📩 Interested? Let's talk. Eilidh Smith 📧 (url removed) | 📞 (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age