About the Job
Games Workshop has a fantastic opportunity to join our busy, talented, and friendly payroll team!
We’re looking for a Payroll Assistant and in this fast-paced role, you’ll assist with the end-to-end processing of our global payroll service, consisting of UK, European and Asian payrolls. An elevated level of diligence is essential to process and input all paperwork accurately and to such detail that another member of the team can follow it.
Working in a team of five the role of a Payroll Assistant is a busy one and you’ll be able to meet the various deadlines across multiple payrolls to pay our employees across the globe accurately,
on time, every time. You’ll need to be highly organised and plan your work efficiently, as you are responsible for the end-to-end service, processing, balancing, and making payments, so you’ll be juggling multiple priorities at once.
This role will allow you to develop your knowledge of international payrolls to support the delivery of payments in different currencies, understanding the different payroll challenges of each country. You’ll be adaptable and consistent in responding positively as you assist with month end reporting to both internal and external departments.
We’re looking for someone who is confident and communicative, as the role requires interaction with employees on a one-to-one basis as well as assisting with employee workshops. It’s key that you have both the desire to listen and understand the employee to ensure they receive an excellent experience. You’ll also be able to deal effectively with third parties.
Ideally, with a background in Payroll, you’ll enjoy continuing to learn, keeping up to date with all relevant payroll legislation, both within the United Kingdom and any other countries within which Games Workshop operates, to ensure we’re always fully compliant.
To succeed in this role, you’ll have experience processing UK payrolls and a good knowledge of payroll legislation. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential. Any experience of using the iTrent payroll system and, or experience using reporting software to create and run reports is an advantage.
If you are an excellent problem solver with a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you!
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Other Essential Information
Location: This role will be granted on a hybrid working basis.
Closing date for applications is midnight, UK time, Sunday 7th May 2026
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.
