Payroll Clerk
JOB_53750464771168Job type
TemporaryLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
£16-18/ph
Payroll maternity contract in BS1
Your new company
BS1 based business
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF
BS1 based business
Your new role
Payroll Administrator (UK Payroll) – 9‑Month Maternity Cover
Bristol | Full-time and hybrid | Start ASAP
Ready to take ownership of UK payroll in a fast‑growing global environment? We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join this business on a 9‑month contract, supporting the UK payroll operations,
This is a hands‑on role at the heart of a scaling business — perfect for someone who loves accuracy, thrives under pressure, and enjoys being the calm, confident expert that people rely on. If you’re passionate about delivering a seamless payroll experience and want to make a real impact from day one, this is your moment.
What you’ll be doing
UK Payroll Ownership
- Coordinating monthly payroll changes and preparing accurate inputs for our payroll provider.
- Reviewing payroll outputs, resolving discrepancies, and preparing final payroll for Head of Finance review.
- Ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time, every month.
Pensions & Payroll-Linked Benefits
- Managing pension uploads, reconciliations, and starter/leaver reporting.
- Administering payroll-linked benefits such as Cycle to Work and GAYE.
- Setting up, amending, and stopping deductions in line with provider and People team data.
- Liaising with pension and benefit providers when needed.
Compliance, Reporting & Audit
- Ensuring full compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Reconciling RTI filings and supporting year-end processes including P60s and PSA reporting.
- Preparing payroll journal files for Finance.
- Maintaining accurate, auditable payroll records and supporting the annual financial audit.
Employee Support & Collaboration
- Acting as the first point of contact for UK employee payroll queries.
- Working closely with the People team to ensure accurate data and smooth processes.
- Explaining payslips, deductions, pensions, benefits, and statutory payments clearly and confidently.
Operational Ownership
- Providing day-to-day payroll support during the Global Payroll Manager’s maternity leave.
- Maintaining payroll documentation, controls, and process integrity.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance employee experience.
- Experience running monthly UK payroll.
- Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Experience managing pension uploads and payroll-linked benefits.
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Experience in a tech or high-growth environment.
- Familiarity with payroll/HR systems.
- Exposure to multi-country payroll operations.
- Flexible working options available.
- You’ll own UK payroll end-to-end, collaborate with brilliant teams, and help shape a smooth, positive payroll experience for employees — all within a dynamic, innovative global business.
- Friendly team to work with.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF
Payroll ClerkJOB_537504647711682026-02-142026-05-15
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