Temporary Payroll Process Assistant
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP (Subject to Clearance)
Temp 3-month contract with the possibility of extension
Pay Rate: £12.27 per hour
About the Role:
My client is looking for experienced Payroll Process Assistant's to join their team in Southampton on a temporary basis.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate payments to staff, both weekly and monthly, working within a fast-paced and process-driven environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong payroll knowledge, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in line with payroll legislation and organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all payroll input is processed within strict deadlines and meets audit requirements.
* Accurately process temporary and permanent payroll changes for allocated payrolls.
* Review and validate input by other clerks.
* Maintain staff records and ensure compliance with statutory and organisational payroll agreements.
* Support across Employment Services Hubs when required.
* Undertake additional tasks as appropriate to this level.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths or equivalent
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy
* Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex pay queries
* Understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory deductions
* Ability to prioritise workload and respond flexibly to changing demands
* Team player with a professional and confidential approach to work
* Previous payroll or finance experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Payroll
* Understanding of payroll legislation and data protection
* Experience working with multi-customer payrolls
* Demonstrated initiative in process improvement
Working Pattern:
? Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
? Hybrid Working: Initially office-based, with hybrid (1 day/week in-office on Wednesdays) after the initial period
Training: No formal training is provided prior to starting; candidates must be confident in payroll processing from day one.
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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