Role: Payroll Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday)
Join the team behind the team at Leicester City Football Club!
We’re looking for a detail‑driven and motivated Payroll Assistant to support the smooth and accurate running of our payroll operations at the King Power Stadium. This is a exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring every colleague across LCFC, LCWFC and LCitC is paid correctly, on time and in line with best practice.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love working with numbers, and want to develop your payroll career within a high‑performing, supportive team, this is an opportunity to make a real impact at one of the country’s most ambitious football clubs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day payroll administration with accuracy and efficiency
- Support the monthly payroll process for LCFC, LCWFC and LCitC, including starters, leavers, amendments, expenses and matchday staff payments
- Maintain accurate payroll records, systems and filing
- Prepare and process Matchday Safety Staff timesheets
- Liaise with HR to ensure all new starter documentation is correct and complete
- Assist with payroll checks, reconciliations and BACS submissions
- Support pension administration, including auto‑enrolment and provider liaison
- Keep payroll spreadsheets and reports up to date (e.g., mileage, benefits, academy costs)
- Assist with HMRC submissions, month‑end duties and year‑end processes (P60s, P11Ds)
- Respond to payroll queries from staff, players, advisors and external bodies
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HMRC deadlines and internal policies
- Stay informed on payroll legislation and upcoming changes
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in payroll administration and data input
- A solid understanding of HMRC regulations and gross‑to‑net calculations
- Strong IT skills, especially Excel, with confidence handling complex spreadsheets
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to support staff at all levels
- Strong time‑management and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- A proactive, self‑motivated approach and a commitment to teamwork
- High levels of integrity, reliability and confidentiality
- A friendly, organised and positive attitude, even under pressure
Be part of the team that keeps the Club moving, your next career step starts here.
About The Club
Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.
Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!
Benefits Package
Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!
One City. One Club. One Leicester.
Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.
Next Steps
We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!
