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Payroll Assistant

  • Location: Wigan, WN3 6GL
  • Salary: Negotiable DOE
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 2 months ago

  • Sector: Work at NRL
  • Contact: Dannielle Riley
  • Contact Email: dannielle.riley@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 28 February 2024
  • Expiry Date: 29 March 2024
  • Job Ref: V-165810-4

Do you have experience in data entry and customer service? Are you looking to develop your career in a forward thinking, innovative business?


If so, the NRL Group are currently looking for a Payroll Assistant to join a growing, dynamic, team here in Wigan. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn new skills and is passionate about personal development.
As a Payroll Assistant you will be responsible for assisting national payroll operations across a vast portfolio of PAYE, Umbrella, CIS and Ltd Company workers whilst delivering the highest possible level of customer service.


The successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Accurate and timely timesheet entry using data from various sources.

  • Validation and entry of expenses

  • Taking ownership of payroll queries from PAYE workers, Umbrella companies, CIS workers and Ltd companies

  • Liaising with internal branches

  • Creating and checking payment files

Who are NRL?

At the NRL Group, our people play an integral role on major projects across a range of critical sectors including renewable energy, power generation and infrastructure. We’ve provided technical engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services for over 40 years, and our success is down to the individuals in our regional branches and support office teams – working together to drive continuous improvement and innovation. We were proud to see these efforts recognised by Staffing Industry Analysts, as a top 20 Largest Global Engineering Staffing Firm.

It’s important to us that every person is given the opportunity to grow and develop their capability – and as a Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to paying a fair salary for their valued contribution. Teamed with training and support to help our colleagues flourish. Our company values of care, openness, integrity, accountability, commerciality and professionalism guide us every day – and have transformed our small family-owned business into a multi-million pound carbon neutral and industry-leading organisation.


What we’re looking for:

  • Excellent, proven, high volume data entry and customer service skills.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

  • Strong teamworking skills

  • Ability to work under own initiative.

  • Previous payroll experience is desirable but not essential.

  • Strong Microsoft office skills and the ability to work across multiple programs.

A wealth of benefits

Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

  • 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years continued service – with the option to purchase additional days each year

  • Competitive pension scheme

  • Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance

  • Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored finance advice

  • Hybrid working environment (working from home and office)

  • Working hours flexibility

  • Long service awards

  • Benefits platform including wellbeing, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance