Payroll Assistant

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Payroll Assistant

  • Permanent
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Newton Abbot
  • Excellent working environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits

We're working with a well-established organisation who are looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys a fast-paced, client-focused environment and wants to develop their knowledge within a busy, market leading employer.

The role You'll support the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls for a varied client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service at all times.

Key responsibilities

  • Assisting with the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
  • Accurately inputting starters, leavers and payroll changes
  • Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and holiday pay
  • Dealing with payroll queries from clients in a timely and professional manner
  • Supporting payroll submissions, RTI filings and year-end processes
  • Ensuring payroll is processed in line with current HMRC legislation
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and client data

What we're looking for

  • Previous payroll experience, ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice
  • Good working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
  • Confident communicator with a good client-service mindset
  • Experience using Sage payroll software

What's on offer

  • A supportive and experienced payroll team
  • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
  • Ongoing training and development in payroll (CIPP)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid or flexible working options (after probation)

This role would suit someone already working in payroll who is comfortable managing multiple payrolls and enjoys working in a busy environment.

For more information (including salary details and benefits) please get in touch with Debbie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on or send your CV through to

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Company: Butler Rose
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Location: Newton Abbot
Job Description:

Payroll Assistant

  • Permanent
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Newton Abbot
  • Excellent working environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits

We’re working with a well-established organisation who are looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys a fast-paced, client-focused environment and wants to develop their knowledge within a busy, market leading employer.

The role You’ll support the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls for a varied client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service at all times.

Key responsibilities

  • Assisting with the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
  • Accurately inputting starters, leavers and payroll changes
  • Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and holiday pay
  • Dealing with payroll queries from clients in a timely and professional manner
  • Supporting payroll submissions, RTI filings and year-end processes
  • Ensuring payroll is processed in line with current HMRC legislation
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and client data

What we’re looking for

  • Previous payroll experience, ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice
  • Good working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
  • Confident communicator with a good client-service mindset
  • Experience using Sage payroll software

What’s on offer

  • A supportive and experienced payroll team
  • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
  • Ongoing training and development in payroll (CIPP)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid or flexible working options (after probation)

This role would suit someone already working in payroll who is comfortable managing multiple payrolls and enjoys working in a busy environment.

For more information (including salary details and benefits) please get in touch with Debbie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on or send your CV through to

Posted: May 22nd, 2026