Payroll Assistant

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (Office Based)

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Salary Range: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Your next role

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing organisation?

We're looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Finance team at Senseco. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring our weekly and monthly payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with UK legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and providing a high level of service to colleagues across the business. You'll be part of a collaborative team where attention to detail, accuracy, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

What you will be doing

As our Payroll Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day payroll function and help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Responding to payroll queries and resolving discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
• Assisting with payroll reporting and providing information to support business decision-making.
• Ensuring payroll activities remain compliant with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Supporting payroll process improvements and helping to identify efficiencies within the payroll function.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering an accurate payroll service. You don't need to meet every requirement to apply, but the following experience and skills would be beneficial:

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a busy payroll environment.
• Experience processing weekly and/or monthly payrolls.
• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent levels of accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using payroll and HR systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Who we are

Senseco is a leading provider of intelligent security solutions, delivering innovative, high??'performance systems to clients across a wide range of sectors. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, strong client partnerships, and doing things the right way.

At Senseco, you'll be part of a knowledgeable and supportive team that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop your skills while working on some of the most advanced security platforms in the industry.

Why come and work for us

At Senseco, we know that our people are the key to our success. When you join us, you'll be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team where your ideas, experience, and personality are genuinely valued.

We're a business that never stands still. As we continue to grow, improve, and innovate, we're equally committed to helping our colleagues do the same. Investing in our people is a cornerstone of who we are - whether that's through training, career development, or wellbeing support.

When you work with Senseco, you can expect:

• Training and development programmes to support your growth
• Support for professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace where every voice matters
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave allowance, including an extra day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health plan, supporting everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing
• Company parking
• Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources
• Employee discount scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme

If you're looking to build your career with a forward??'thinking company that makes a real difference - to people's safety and to the planet - we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Simply submit your CV via CVMinder to apply.

Diversity and inclusion

At Senseco, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.