Temporary Payroll Officer
Location: West Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Temporary - Approx 2-3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Payroll Officer to support their payroll function on a temporary basis. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage end-to-end payroll processes.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, providing expert payroll support, and producing statutory and management reports. The position will involve close liaison with managers and internal stakeholders and requires strong technical payroll knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing payroll accurately and in line with statutory requirements
* Reviewing payroll input data and resolving anomalies
* Managing leavers, adjustments, statutory payments, and corrections
* Producing payroll reports, reconciliations, and statutory documents (e.g. P45s, P60s)
* Providing payroll advice and guidance to managers and staff
* Supporting payroll reporting, audits, and year-end processes
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with legislation
About You
* Proven experience working in a payroll-focused role
* Hands on experience using iTrent or STAR payroll systems is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension processes
* Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and priorities effectively
* Confident communicator with a strong customer‑focused approach
What's on Offer
* Competitive hourly or daily rate
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Immediate opportunity with a supportive team environment
This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional seeking a short term assignment with hybrid working and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
If you are available immediately and have the required payroll experience, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Temp With Office Angels?
Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It also gives you control of your own work/life balance! Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of our team:
* Weekly pay
* 28 days paid annual leave (based on a weekly accrual)
* You are employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
* Access to discount vouchers with many high‑street brands
* Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
* We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
* Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
* Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather
* Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential, and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress, and legal issues
* Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism
Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Katrina Armstrong
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