Payroll Officer – Temp, Immediate Start (Office-Based, Full-Time)
In-house payroll | Circa 500 employees | Urgent start
Are you an experienced Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator who can hit the ground running? I’m working with a client who needs someone immediately to take ownership of their in-house payroll – this is a full-time, office-based temp role starting ASAP.
The role
You’ll be responsible for managing a c.500-strong payroll, making sure everyone is paid accurately and on time. This is a hands-on, end-to-end payroll role where you’ll be the go-to person on site for anything payroll-related.
Key responsibilities:
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End-to-end processing of in-house payroll for circa 500 employees
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Ensuring accurate calculation of pay, overtime, holiday pay and allowances
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Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
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Handling PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory deductions
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Checking and reconciling payroll reports before final sign-off
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Dealing with payroll queries from employees and managers
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Maintaining up-to-date and accurate payroll records
What we’re looking for
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Recent experience in an in-house Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator role
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Confident running end-to-end, high-volume payroll (ideally 300+ employees)
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Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP etc.)
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Able to work in the office 5 days a week – this role is fully office-based
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Available to start immediately or on very short notice
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Organised, accurate and comfortable working to strict payroll deadlines
What’s on offer
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Temporary payroll role with an immediate start
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Office-based, full-time hours (Monday–Friday)
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Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly
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Chance to take full ownership of a busy in-house payroll and add real value
If you’re a Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator who is immediately available and confident managing a 500-strong payroll in-house, please apply now with your CV – I’m shortlisting quickly and my client is ready to interview at short notice