Payroll Assistant

Exciting Opportunity at HSL! We're Looking for a Payroll Assistant to Join Our Finance Team!

Role Information

Location: Ross-On-Wye
FTE: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hrs Monday – Friday
Salary: Between £26,000 and £27,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Job Purpose / Overview

At HSL, we’re all about delivering excellence with integrity, and we want YOU to be a part of it! We’re looking for a detail-focused and proactive Payroll Assistant to join our growing Finance team.

In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. From processing weekly and monthly payrolls to supporting financial reporting, your attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality will help keep things running smoothly.

You'll also work closely with HR, Finance, and our wider teams to provide accurate data, maintain payroll systems, and support our compliance efforts. If you're ready to grow your expertise in a values-driven company, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking individual with:

• A Passion for People: You're responsive, approachable, and happy to assist colleagues with a wide array of payroll queries and personal pay matters.
• Commitment to Quality: You take pride in delivering accurate, timely payroll services and reporting.
• Technical Expertise: You have previous experience with Sage 50 Payroll alongside strong Excel skills, with an eagerness to learn and maintain best practices across an increasing number of payrolls.
• Integrity at the Core: You manage sensitive information confidentially and uphold compliance with payroll and statutory regulations.
• Collaborative Spirit: You work well with Finance, HR, and wider teams to meet deadlines and solve problems efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Maintain the payroll and leave planning systems.
• Update and manage payroll records accurately.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff and managers.
• Prepare and maintain reports for leave, sickness, and overtime.
• Produce payroll reports to meet internal and statutory requirements.
• Calculate and process back pay and termination payments.
• Support the Financial Controller with payroll reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Prepare GL journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Calculate annual leave accruals and provisions.

Experience, Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in end-to-end payroll processing an advantage.
• Sage 50 Payroll and Excel proficiency (including formulas and data manipulation).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A team player who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting month-end processes and financial reconciliations is desirable.

About Us

HSL Compliance is a leading risk and compliance specialist, helping businesses meet health, safety, and environmental regulations. We provide expert services in water safety, hazardous materials, fire safety, and more—ensuring compliance and protecting people. As a people-focused company, we offer exciting career development opportunities and a dynamic work environment

Financial Rewards & Benefits

HSL is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We offer:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Reward Gateway – discounts at 100s of retailers
• Free biennial eye test
• Free on-site parking

How To Apply

Please submit your application online by Friday 16th January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place W/C 19th January 2026. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HR Team at Recruitment@hslcompliance.com.

At HSL, we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of our employees, clients, and customers. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure in line with our safer recruitment practices.