Payroll Assistant
Manchester
Hybrid
Permanent
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
About the team
- Responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager to ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining data security, regulatory compliance and resolve general pay queries.
- Working in a small team this is a fast-paced role tasked with ensuring our colleagues are paid correctly and on time every month, includes all benefit elements and pension payments too.
- We work closely with the People Operations and wider finance team and provide a first class payroll service to all of our colleagues.
What you’ll be doing
- Data Management: Input and update employee information, including starters, leavers, salary changes, variable adjustments.
- Payroll Processing: Verify timesheets, calculate overtime, process bonuses, and administer statutory payments (such as SSP, SMP, SPP).
- Compliance & Reporting: Process payrolls, generate payroll reports, and assist with various reconciliations.
- Employee Support: Act as the first point of contact for resolving payroll and pension queries with a high level of confidentiality.
What do I need?
- Technical: Strong mathematical abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and total discretion when handling sensitive financial and personal data.
Able to work to strict deadlines and good communication skills for assisting colleagues with any queries they have.
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of payroll compliance and HMRC legislation
What’s in it for you?
Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
You’ll enjoy:
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
- Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
- Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
- Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
What next?
If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.