Following continued growth of the Jensten Group we are seeking to recruit a Trainee Payroll Assistant to support the Payroll & Benefits Manager in the end-to-end payroll process in a seamless and compliant manner for circa 1000 employees and growing.

You will be based at our Huntingdon office with the flexibility of hybrid working (3 days office 2 days from home). You will be given full training.

Key responsibilities of Payroll Assistant:

• Payroll Processing: Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and UK employment laws.

• Data Entry: Enter and update employee payroll information into the payroll system, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and changes in tax status.

• Deductions: Calculate and process statutory deductions (such as National Insurance, PAYE tax, and pension contributions)

• Employee Support: Address employee inquiries related to payroll, such as payslips, tax codes, and deductions, and resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Benefits administration: Provide administrative services for pensions and benefits, answering queries from internal and external contacts.

• Assist in the annual compensation review process and pay process e.g. P60, P11D, P45 and queries relating to these

• Support any integration actions (from our acquisitions) that touch on payroll or benefits inc. the harmonisation of employee benefits and transfer of payroll processes.

About you

As our Trainee Payroll Assistant, you will ideally have experience of working effectively and efficiently in an office environment and have good eye for detail.

You’ll also be or have:

• Be a good team player with the ability to support the wider team when required

• Able to prioritise and take initiative

• The ability to work to tight deadlines

• Excellent customer services skills
  

• Ability to perform manual calculations as and when required

• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme

• Flexibility with Hybrid working options

• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) plus bank holidays

• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)

• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you

• Group Life Assurance cover

• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid

• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career

• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.

• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place nearly £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits, making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.