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Payroll Assistant

Reed • Preston, Lancashire

Salary
£28k – £32k
Posted
16 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Reed is hiring a Payroll Assistant in Preston, a full-time accounting & finance role. The advertised salary is £28k – £32k. Reed holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Reed Accountancy is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing professional services business for a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll, accounts, finance or administration experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. About the Role You'll support the accurate and timely processing of payrolls whilst providing excellent service and …
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: Reed — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £28k – £32k
  • How this salary compares: about 36% below the £50,000 median across 1,503 accounting & finance roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Preston, Lancashire · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 3 other live accounting & finance roles in Preston — browse them
  • Posted: 16 September 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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Accounting and finance professionals — including chartered accountants, financial analysts, audit managers, and compliance specialists — are sponsored across banking, insurance, and professional services. Multinational firms and Big Four accountancy practices are the most consistent sponsors in this category.

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