Payroll analyst 12 month ftc

Payroll Analyst - 12 Month FTC📍 Liverpool
💼 Up to £35,000
🏢 Fully office‑based
📅 Start Date: February 2026
🔄 Potential to go permanent

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and efficiency really matter? We are supporting a leading organisation in Liverpool in their search for a Payroll Analyst on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role after the FTC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of accurate, timely payroll processes within a major employer at the heart of the UK's logistics and operations sector.

The Role
You will be responsible for delivering accurate, right‑first‑time monthly payroll. This includes completing detailed checks, resolving discrepancies ahead of final payroll sign‑off, and analysing pre‑payroll reports to ensure absolute accuracy.
You will collaborate closely with the wider payroll team to ensure all monthly inputs - such as overtime, allowances and flexible benefit changes - are submitted correctly. You may also support weekly payroll when required.

What You'll Bring
You will have:

Experience processing monthly payroll in a fast‑moving environment
Strong attention to detail and confidence working to tight deadlines
Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English and Maths
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
Strong Microsoft Office skills
SAP experience (essential)
About the Organisation
This employer is one of the UK's most established operators within the ports, logistics and infrastructure sector. They are undergoing major transformation and investment, with ambitious plans for growth and a long‑term commitment to achieving Net Zero operations by 2040. Their focus on innovation, sustainability and people development makes them an exciting place to build your career.

What's on Offer

Up to £35,000 salary
27 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Up to 10% matched pension contribution
Extensive flexible benefits, including:
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to Work
Critical illness insurance
Gym membership options
Retail discounts
Strong focus on professional development - over 50,000 hours of training supported last year
Employee Assistance ProgrammeIf you're looking for a busy, hands‑on payroll role with great development potential - and the chance for a permanent position - we'd love to hear from you.

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