Payroll Assistant

Company: Downey Osborne Limited
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Downey Osborne is partnering with a growing business to recruit a Payroll Assistant. This is a varied role offering hands-on payroll experience, study support and clear opportunities for career progression.

Whats in it for you?

  • £30,000 to £35,000 salary
  • 30 days annual leave
  • 2pm Friday finish
  • Study support towards CIPP or CIPD qualifications
  • Clear career progression opportunities

About You

  • Experience in payroll?
  • Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to handle confidential information professionally
  • Proactive, reliable and keen to develop your career

About Your New Role

Always

  • Maintain accurate employee and payroll records
  • Review timesheets and verify working hours ahead of payroll processing
  • Ensure payroll documentation is completed accurately and on time
  • Handle confidential employee information appropriately

Often

  • Follow up with managers to ensure hours are approved
  • Prepare timesheets and supporting payroll information
  • Maintain employment contracts and HR documentation
  • Coordinate subcontractor onboarding, contracts and insurance records
  • Investigate discrepancies and resolve queries

Occasionally

  • Support wider accounts and administrative tasks
  • Maintain lease and tenancy records
  • Liaise with external HR advisers
  • Take on additional responsibilities as your experience develops

Never

  • Let a missing timesheet sneak through unnoticed
  • Randomly dance with the office plant

Skills:Payroll Payroll Administration Attention to Detail

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Posted: October 31st, 2026