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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

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