Payroll Assistant (6-month FTC)

About the role

We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our team in Maidstone, Kent. Working part-time hours, 25 hours per week, you will provide vital support to the Payroll Manager, helping to collate payroll information and assist with payroll queries. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a role that fits around other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Collating payroll information ready for processing each pay period.
• Assisting with payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with the day-to-day running of payroll.
• Assisting in sending out P11Ds.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll records.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar payroll role is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• A trustworthy, discreet approach to handling confidential information.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, helpful manner.

Details

• Location: Maidstone, Kent
• Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Salary: £12.71 – £17 per hour, depending on experience
• Reporting to: Payroll Manager
• Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract with review at end of period and potential to extend to permanent role

About Us

At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission is to provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions. We are expanding our exceptional team—and we’re looking for the best.

If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine. If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here.