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 position focuses on leveraging technology and AI to improve payroll workflows and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll data and process payroll transactions for multiple UK clients
• Support workplace pension auto-enrolment and ensure statutory compliance
• Respond to client queries professionally and maintain high satisfaction levels
• Identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues proactively
• Contribute to process improvements using AI, automation, and payroll technology

Required skills

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

Nice to have

• BrightPay
• Xero Payroll
• Outsourced payroll experience
• AI tools

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Employee share ownership plan
• Training programmes

About the Company

Sleek is a tech-enabled company that simplifies back-office processes for micro SMEs through proprietary software and AI. Founded in 2017, the company operates across corporate secretarial, accounting, and fintech payment segments with a presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK. Sleek is a certified B Corp backed by world-class investors and is focused on rapid growth.