Job Description

Join the award-winning team at

Hickory's Smokehouse

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We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

We're on the hunt for a detail-loving, number-crunching

Payroll Assistant

to join our buzzing Payroll Team.We're not your average company - we're all about authentic Southern hospitality, amazing people, and genuine career development. From slow-smoked meats to big team wins, life at Hickory's is full of flavour. If you're looking to build your finance career in a fast-paced, feel-good environment, this could be your perfect next step.

Payroll Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience to join an expanding company whilst working collaboratively within the team.

Duties

(Include but not confined to):


Collating information from different people/sources. Processing tronc onto payroll software. Running reports from payroll system. Converting Excel/CSV into correct format for upload. Uploading of data into payroll software and subsequent reconciliation. Processing Absences on payroll software. Processing team expenses through payroll software. Responding to team enquiries. Checking right to work details. Support the Payroll Manager with any ad-hoc duties.

Person Profile

Proven experience processing payroll. Good knowledge of statutory payments. Proficient in excel. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines. Good communication and client service skills. Office based in Chester - must be able to drive due to location.

Thank You's & Benefits:

A generous package of up to 31,000

per year

Excellent training & progression opportunities

- through our award-winning Hickory's Training Academy

Birthday reward meal

on us for you & your friends - every year

Christmas Day off work

- every year

Moments that matter

- Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid's first day at school, moving into first home & more)

Team Player card

- 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory's (rising to 50% for loyal service)

Road trips

to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities

Wellbeing support

& 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you Our pledge to a

work-life balance

- monitoring & managing through our Red Zone A chance to 'give a bit back' with

fundraising activities

for Cash For Kids *

Up to 1000 for you

- through the refer a friend scheme