Payroll assistant

About us
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

About you

We’re seeking a dedicated payroll assistant to support our payroll function. You’ll be responsible for the preparation of the end-to-end payroll cycle, supported by the head of finance and director of finance and central services as required.

You’ll be responsible for providing details to support employee benefits including updating information held for life and health insurance plans. You will handle sensitive information with discretion and communicate confidential details to providers when required.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and professionally.

As a team player, you will also provide support to the wider finance team during periods of holiday and sickness cover.

To succeed in this role, you must have previous experience in payroll and a solid understanding of payroll processes and regulatory requirements, including auto-enrolment.

How to apply

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Kerry Hector, Head of Finance, on email Kerry.hector@CIH.org.

For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - Careers & Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th May 2025

Interviews due to take place: w/c 19th May 2025

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.