Downey Osborne is working with a well-established organisation to recruit a Payroll Clerk on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is central to the finance team, supporting accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and assisting with reporting, compliance, and employee queries. Free onsite parking 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Health plan Permanent role potential About You 13 years experience in payroll or finance administration Confident using payroll systems, Sage, and Microsoft Excel Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Good understanding of payroll principles, wage laws, and taxation Able to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information Strong communication and problem-solving skills About Your Role Always Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets and payroll data Maintain payroll records, employee files, and related documentation Prepare payroll summaries, journal entries, and cost reports for accounting Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly Often Support payroll on-boarding for new starters, including tax forms and exemptions Update absence, holiday leave, and hours tracking Communicate payroll deadlines and updates to employees Assist with internal and external payroll audits Occasionally Support year-end payroll activities including P60 preparation Contribute to improvements in payroll processes and documentation Assist with reporting or special payroll-related projects Never Process payroll with errors or without verification Decode ancient treasure maps to find lost receipts. Interested? If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Jodie Savage directly to get more information first. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page.