Payroll Officer

4793249
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Preston
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Banking Accouting And Finance
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £15.92 - £17.51

Payroll Officer | Temporary | Preston | On Site

Your new company

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their payroll team on an 8-week temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to support a large, complex organisation during a busy period, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services.


The role will be based on-site and offers flexible working hours across a standard 36.25-hour working week.

Your new role

  • Processing end-to-end payroll for a large workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations

  • Managing payroll calculations including salaries, overtime, allowances, statutory payments, and deductions

  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements including PAYE, NIC, and pension contributions

  • Handling payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner

  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring data integrity

  • Supporting payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits as required

  • Working collaboratively with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues

  • Assisting with process improvements and maintaining payroll best practice

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a payroll role, ideally within a large or complex organisation

  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance

  • Experience using payroll systems and handling high-volume payroll processing

  • High attention to detail with excellent numerical and organisational skills

  • Ability to manage deadlines and work accurately under pressure

  • Confident communicator with a professional and customer-focused approach

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary between £30,000 – £33,000 (pro rata)

  • Full-time hours: 36.25 per week
    Flexible working hours

  • Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established, values-driven organisation

  • Short-term contract ideal for immediate starters

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 about your career.

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