Payroll Assistant

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Payroll Assistant to become a key player in our team and contribute to shaping our future.

Job Title:Payroll Assistant (Fixed Term - 16 months Maternity Cover)

Location: Exeter Head Office

Hours: Between 30 to 37.5 hours (negotiable) Mon-Fri

Salary:TBC per annum

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite gym
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Funded Summer and Christmas events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted car hire rates
• Friendly and supportive working environment

The Role:As a Payroll Assistant, you will assist the Payroll Manager in the successful delivery of the monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency throughout the process. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, the ability to meet strict deadlines, and a professional approach to customer service and confidentiality.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing starters and leavers
• Calculating holiday entitlements
• Processing payroll deductions
• Reviewing timesheets and challenging these where required
• Calculation of all statutory payments, SSP, SMP etc.
• Assessing the workforce for auto enrolment
• Liaising closely with the HR department
• Responding to queries from Employees and Branch Managers

• Producing reports and analysing data
• Assisting with Year End procedures and processes

What we can offer you

• Training on bespoke internal and portal systems
• Full training in all areas of administration
• A great working environment with supportive colleagues

The Ideal Candidate:

• Good understanding of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel & Outlook
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent Telephone Manor
• Positive attitude and solution focused
• Payroll knowledge and/or qualification (desirable)

About Us:Switch is the largest privately-owned leasing company in the UK, with 81 locations nationwide. Our Head Office is the central hub of our operations, and we are searching for an exceptional Payroll Assistant to join our team.

As one of the leading rental companies in the UK, we owe our success to a comprehensive fleet and a commitment to excellent customer service. With our growth comes exciting opportunities to become part of our family business, where our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Shape the future with us!APPLY NOWand join our team!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Exeter

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-08-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English