Astute Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based just outside Loughborough to recruit a Payroll Clerk to join their finance team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, with a minimum of 24 hours per week. There is flexibility for additional hours, and, for the right candidate, the position could become full-time. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely payment of employees. Main duties include: * Collecting and reviewing weekly time recordings across multiple sites * Checking hours worked against individual shift patterns * Calculating overtime, absences, holidays and parental leave * Processing weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll Professional * Producing payroll reports and HMRC submissions * Creating payroll banking files for payment processing * Maintaining employee records on time and attendance systems * Processing pension contributions and statutory payments Additional responsibilities include: * Identifying clocking-in issues and absence trends * Producing overtime, SSP and allowance reports * Filing payroll documentation and inputting weekly journals * Supporting monthly CIS reporting and PAYE / NI reconciliations * Assisting with year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting * Supporting Gender Pay Gap and Apprenticeship Levy reporting * Liaising with external payroll providers where required Candidate requirements: * Previous experience in a payroll-based role * High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines * Experience using payroll systems (Sage preferred) * Confident using Microsoft Excel * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team Salary and benefits: * Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience (pro rata for part-time hours) * Working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm * 22 days holiday plus bank holidays * Flexible hours with the opportunity to increase to full-time (Tuesdays have to be worked)