Payroll Administrator

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £16-18p/h per hour
  • Closing date

    30 Jan 2026

Temporary Payroll Administrator Vacancy

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis
Central London
5 days a week on-site
1-3 months Temporary Assignment
£16-18/h depending on experience

Duties include;
  • Process monthly payrolls accurately and on time
  • Input, update and maintain employee payroll data (new starters, leavers, changes)
  • Validate timesheets, hours worked, overtime, and absence records
  • Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, SHPP)
  • Process deductions such as tax, NI, pensions, student loans and other adjustments
  • Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies before final sign‑off
  • Generate and distribute payslips
  • Manage queries from employees and managers, providing timely resolutions
  • Support year‑end processes, including P60s, P11Ds and payroll reporting
  • Assist with pension submissions (e.g., AE files, pension uploads)
  • Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies
  • Maintain confidential payroll documentation and audit trails
  • Liaise with HR, finance and external providers where required
  • Support payroll projects, process improvements and system updates

You will have;

  • Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good understanding of payroll processes and legislation
  • Knowledge of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
  • Familiar with tax, NI and pension deductions
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines
  • Confident using payroll systems and Excel
  • Strong organisational and time‑management skills
  • Excellent communication skills for handling payroll queries
  • Discreet and professional with confidential information
  • Problem‑solving mindset and ability to investigate discrepancies
  • Team player but able to work independently
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
  • Customer‑focused approach when supporting employees

If you have all of the above, and you are available immediately to start a new role then please apply now

No sponsorship is available for this post

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