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