Payroll Officer

4717890
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £17-20p/h
  • Closing date

    11 Sep 2025

Temporary Payroll Officer Vacancy

Payroll Officer
Temporary Assignment
6 months
£17-20p/h depending on experience
Central London
Hybrid working

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary assignment to start this Autumn

Duties include;
  • Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory regulations.
  • Maintain and update payroll records.
  • Input and verify employee data such as hours worked, leave taken, and benefits.
  • Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to HMRC or other relevant authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, pension schemes, and tax regulations.
  • Respond to payroll-related queries from staff.
  • Provide payslips and explain deductions or adjustments.
  • Liaise with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate employee data.
  • Coordinate with external auditors or payroll service providers if applicable.
  • Prepare P60s, P45s, and other year-end documentation.
  • Assist with annual audits and reconciliations.
  • Use payroll software Midland i-Trent to manage payroll functions.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and implement updates or changes.
You must have;
  • Payroll software proficiency in Midland i-Trent
  • Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
  • Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, vlookups)
  • Understanding of payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments
  • Data analysis for reporting and reconciliations
  • Familiarity with HMRC regulations, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment
If you have all of the above, and are available from September/October onwards to commit to a 6-month assignment, then please apply now

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