Payroll Assistant

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their Reading team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an international client portfolio, including US start-ups, and to be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth. The organisation is renowned for its global reach and local expertise, offering you the chance to develop your skills in a nurturing environment where your contributions make a real difference.

What You'll Do

As a Payroll Assistant you will play a vital role in managing an international portfolio of clients—primarily US start-ups—by supporting all aspects of payroll administration. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing payrolls in collaboration with local offices around the world, handling client funds with care, liaising with third parties on complex issues, and responding swiftly to any queries that arise. You will be expected to maintain meticulous records while utilising your IT proficiency to ensure accuracy in every task. Success in this position will come from your ability to deliver outstanding service under pressure while fostering positive relationships within your team and across the wider business. By embracing the organisation’s values of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will help drive excellence for clients while advancing your own career.

• Manage an international client portfolio with a focus on US start-up companies, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in the preparation of international payrolls by collaborating closely with local offices and maintaining clear communication with clients.
• Support the Payroll Co-ordinator Supervisor by delivering high-quality work within set deadlines and contributing to the smooth running of payroll operations.
• Handle client funds responsibly, ensuring all transactions are managed efficiently and in accordance with company policies.
• Liaise effectively with third parties both locally and internationally to resolve queries and facilitate seamless payroll services.
• Respond promptly to ad hoc queries from clients or internal teams, using your initiative to provide solutions in various situations.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation related to payroll activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Utilise IT skills, particularly Excel and Word, to manage data accurately and produce reports as required by management or clients.
• Deliver excellent client service by building strong relationships based on trust, reliability, and clear communication.
• Contribute positively to the team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in ongoing process improvements.
  
  

What You Bring

To excel as a Payroll Assistant in this forward-thinking organisation, you will bring proven experience from finance roles where you have developed an understanding of payroll processes—ideally gained within practice or industry environments. Your background will demonstrate not only technical competence but also an ability to organise workloads efficiently under pressure. You will possess excellent communication skills that enable you to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds as well as collaborate effectively within your team. Your IT proficiency will ensure accuracy in data handling while your adaptability allows you to respond constructively when faced with new challenges. Above all else, your commitment to providing reliable support—both internally among colleagues and externally for clients—will set you apart as someone who contributes meaningfully towards shared goals.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates