The Best Connection Group Ltd

Payroll Assistant

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 0GD

Key information

Pay
£18,200 to £18,850 a year
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
21 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

🚀 Payroll Assistant (Part-Time)

📍 Bromsgrove | 💰 £18,200 – £18,850 DOE based on 25 hours per week.

Are you an organised and detail-focused payroll professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity?

The Best Connection is looking for a

Payroll Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in Bromsgrove. If you have hands-on payroll experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

💰 Salary & Benefits

  • £18,200 – £18,850 DOE based on 25 hours per week.
  • 30 days holiday, rising to 33 days after one year (including bank holidays)
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Employee benefits platform
  • Free on-site parking
  • Friendly, modern office environment

💼 What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the payroll team, you’ll play an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time every week.

Your responsibilities will include

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Weekly Payroll Processing

Processing weekly payroll end-to-end, ensuring all hours, overtime, and deductions are calculated accurately and deadlines are met.

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Payroll Administration

Managing day-to-day payroll tasks including starters, leavers, updating employee records, and maintaining accurate data.

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Statutory Payments

Calculating and administering SSP, SMP, and SPP in line with current legislation.

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Pensions & Auto-Enrolment

Supporting pension processes, including auto-enrolment, employee assessments, and handling opt-ins/opt-outs.

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Employee Support

Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and helpful information to employees.

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Compliance & Accuracy

Ensuring all payroll processes comply with HMRC regulations and are completed with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

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Reporting

Maintaining payroll data and producing reports for internal stakeholders when required.

✅ What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate

  • Previous payroll experience (essential)
  • Experience processing

weekly payroll

  • Knowledge of

statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)

  • Familiarity with

pension auto-enrolment

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisational and communication skills

🏢 About Us

Founded in 1991, The Best Connection is one of the UK’s leading providers of flexible workforce solutions. With over 80 branches nationwide and operating as an Employee-Owned Trust, we take pride in our people-first culture and long-term career development.

⏰ Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday office based in Bromsgrove
  • Up to 25 hours per week
  • 1-hour lunch break
  • Flexible working pattern can be discussed

👉 Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where your payroll expertise will be valued and you can enjoy flexibility alongside a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your payroll career.