Payroll Assistant - Darlington
About Us
Lane7 is the UK's fastest growing and biggest independent
boutique bowling destination. We have multiple venues across our Lane7, Level
X, Gutterball and ML7 brands. Bowling has always been our thing - since launch
in 2013, but really, we're all your best nights in one: Pool, golf, darts,
karaoke, arcades and a ton of next-level gaming experiences, combined with
great drinks and fabulous food. A night with friends, date night, special
celebrations and private functions… we've got every occasion covered.
Could you be what we’re looking for?
The Payroll Assistant role has been created
to strengthen the payroll function as Lane7 continues to grow and expand its
portfolio of venues. The successful candidate will assist with payroll
processing, employee payroll queries, compliance checks, and payroll
administration. They will play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy,
supporting statutory compliance, and providing excellent service to employees
and managers across the business.
The Role
The Payroll Assistant supports the
day-to-day running of payroll operations across the Group, reporting into the
Payroll Manager. This includes reviewing payroll data, resolving employee
queries, liaising with payroll providers, and working closely with HR and
Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll delivery across the UK, Ireland, and
Germany.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing & Administration
- Review and validate payroll data, ensuring
employee payments, deductions, and payroll changes are accurate prior to
payroll approval.
- Support payroll administration activities for
employees across the UK, Ireland, and Germany.
- Maintain accurate payroll records in line with
GDPR and company policies.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Liaise with outsourced payroll providers to
resolve payroll queries and ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within
agreed deadlines.
- Respond to employee payroll-related queries
professionally, confidentially, and in a timely manner.
- Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure
payroll information is accurate and submitted within payroll deadlines.
Reporting & Controls
- Assist with month-end reporting, payroll audits,
and payroll documentation.
- Support payroll reconciliations and maintain
appropriate audit trails.
- Help identify and investigate payroll
discrepancies and variances.
Continuous Improvement
- Support the ongoing improvement of payroll
processes, systems, and internal controls.
To be a success with Lane7, you’ll:
- Have proven payroll
experience (essential), ideally within a HR and payroll environment.
- Have strong attention
to detail and accuracy.
- Be a Payroll Assistant excellent
organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong numerical and
problem-solving skills.
- Be a Payroll Assistant
with great communication skills and the ability to handle confidential
information professionally.
- Intermediate Microsoft
Excel skills.
- Have the ability to
work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience working with
outsourced payroll providers.
- Exposure to
international payrolls, particularly Ireland and Germany.
What We’ll Offer
- Salary - £27,000 - £32,000
- 28 days holiday per year (Plus 1 day per every
year worked, up to 5 years of service)
- Company pension contribution
- Free bowling and activities for you and up to 3
others when you aren’t working (off-peak time)
- 25% off food and drink
- Get involved with different social activities
throughout the year through our team social calendar
- Annual team awards party
- Cycle2Work scheme partnered with Halfords
- Refer a friend scheme
Fancy being part of it all? Apply Now