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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

NO sponsorship available for this position