Payroll Assistant - Part Time at Pharmacy2U

Role:                                   Part Time Payroll Assistant (25hours)

Location:                           Leeds,LS15 8GB (with hybrid working after completion of training)

Salary:                                 £17,320 - £19,995 per annum DOE, plus extensive benefits

Contract type:                    Permanent

Employment type:             Part Time

Working hours:                   Monday – Friday 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.  Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.  We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

We are looking for a Part-Time Payroll Assistant to support our Payroll Manager in the efficient and accurate processing of payroll. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll processing, preferably using Sage 50, and will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of payroll administration, from data entry to supporting the payroll manager with compliance checks and reporting. This is a part-time role, ideal for someone looking to contribute to the payroll team. 

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay                      

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay                        

Contributory pension 

Discounted insurance (Aviva)          

Employee discount site                                                  

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme  

In-house mental health support                                   

Health and wellbeing initiatives      

Social events throughout the year                                

Cycle to work scheme 

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)                   

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)             

Long service bonus 

Refer a friend bonus                        

Blue light card                                                                 

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training         

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

·        Assist the Payroll Manager with the processing of monthly payroll 

·        Process new starters, leavers, and amendments to pay (e.g., salary changes, bonuses). 

·        Ensure all statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions) are correctly processed. 

·        Help maintain up-to-date records of employee hours, overtime, sick leave, holiday leave, and absences. 

·        Help maintain up-to-date records of employee mileage and subscription claims. 

·        Respond to employee payroll-related queries under the guidance of the Payroll Manager. 

·        Support the Payroll Manager in year-end processing (P60s, P11Ds, etc.) and other ad-hoc tasks. 

·        Assist with the preparation and submission of payroll reports to HMRC. 

·        Ensure payroll data is handled with confidentiality and in compliance with GDPR. 

Who are we looking for?

·        Experience in payroll processing, ideally using Sage 50 or a similar payroll software is preferred but not essential. 

·        Understanding of payroll legislation, tax deductions, and statutory requirements. 

·        High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations. 

·        Strong communication skills, able to handle employee queries effectively. 

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office tools. 

·        Ability to manage time efficiently and work to strict processing deadlines. 

·        A proactive approach with the ability to work independently but also as part of a team. 

·        A basic understanding of payroll-related legislation and compliance requirements. 

·        CIPP qualification or working towards payroll-related certifications is a plus. 

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.