Junior Payroll Assistant

About the role

The Junior Payroll Assistant will ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for multiple UK clients. This role involves managing payroll data, supporting workplace pension auto-enrolment, and responding to client queries while adhering to UK labour laws and HMRC requirements. The successful candidate will also contribute to improving payroll workflows through the use of technology, AI, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll data and process payroll transactions for multiple UK clients.
• Support workplace pension auto-enrolment and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Respond to client queries professionally and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve operational efficiency through AI and automation.

Required skills

• UK payroll processing
• HMRC requirements
• Workplace pension processes
• Data accuracy
• Communication skills

Nice to have

• BrightPay
• Xero Payroll
• Bureau payroll experience
• AI tools
• Automation

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on UK payroll processing experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holiday schedules
• Employee share ownership plan
• Training programmes

About the Company

Sleek is a tech-enabled company that provides back-office services including company incorporation, accounting, bookkeeping, and digital banking for micro SMEs. Founded in 2017, the company operates across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK and is a certified B Corp.