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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