Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Be Part of Something Bigger with Greensleeves Care

At Greensleeves Care, we do more than provide care, we create homes filled with dignity, warmth and respect. As one of the UK’s most established charitable care providers, we reinvest every penny into our homes and residents. There are no shareholders, only purpose!

Our values of Respect, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence shape everything we do. They define how we care for residents, support families, and value our colleagues. If you want to work somewhere your expertise genuinely makes a difference, you’ll find it here.

We are now looking for a meticulous and people-focused Payroll Specialist to join our finance team, a role that sits at the heart of ensuring our colleagues are paid accurately, on time, every time.

Why Greensleeves Care?

In a sector often driven by cost pressures, we stand apart. We are:

• A not-for-profit organisation with a 25+ year heritage of excellence
• An employer that reinvests in people, development and quality
• A values-led organisation where finance and payroll are recognised as critical to frontline care
• A supportive, collaborative team where your voice is heard

When payroll runs smoothly, our homes run smoothly and that directly impacts resident wellbeing.

The Role

This is a hands-on, end-to-end payroll position with responsibility, autonomy and impact. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy and outstanding service to colleagues across our care homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end UK payroll accurately and on time
• Calculate manual SSP, SMP and SPP
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC RTI requirements
• Manage payroll queries with clarity, professionalism and empathy
• Support year-end payroll processes including P60s and reconciliations
• Liaise effectively with HR, Finance and outsourced payroll providers
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and confidentiality
• Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 1–2 years’ UK payroll experience (mandatory)
• Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Manual SSP/SMP/SPP calculation experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
• Strong numerical ability with excellent Excel skills
• High level of data accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident handling payroll queries with clear communication

Desirable:

• Experience with payroll software such as ADP iHCM
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
• Experience managing year-end payroll processes

What Makes You a Great Fit Here?

You’ll thrive at Greensleeves Care if you:

• Take Responsibility for accuracy and compliance
• Show Respect in every interaction
• Communicate with Openness and integrity
• Strive for Excellence in everything you deliver

Payroll isn’t just numbers, it’s about people. And at Greensleeves Care, people are everything.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Ongoing professional development
• A supportive, values-driven culture
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, life-enhancing care

If you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise to an organisation where purpose matters and values aren’t just words on a wall, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC2V 6BJ