Part Time Payroll & Admin

South Lakes Housing; Royton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

South Lakes Housing in Royton, Oldham is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. This temporary 10-month role involves processing payroll, handling queries from colleagues and clients, and providing general administrative support.

You should be comfortable with numbers, have good MS Office skills (Outlook, Word and Excel), and be able to manage changing priorities in a busy office. The position is office-based, three days a week, at £13.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, administration and customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a busy office.
• Familiarity with payroll software or accounting systems.
• Knowledge of pensions and CIS advantageous.
• Experience administering employee benefits advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing weekly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls
• Supporting payroll processes and ensuring compliance with payroll tax requirements
• Responding to customer queries promptly and professionally
• Escalating complex queries where appropriate
• Assisting with the administration of employee benefits
• Providing general accounting and administrative support
• Coordinating schedules and supporting the management team with day-to-day tasks
• Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll and employee records

Skills

Payroll

Administration

Customer service

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Part Time Payroll Administrator |Royton, Oldham |Temporary - 10 months |3 days per week, office-based |£13.30 per hour

Looking for a part-time finance role? We are recruiting an organised and adaptable Payroll Administrator for our client, an established professional services business based in Royton.

This varied, part-time role combines payroll processing, customer service and general administrative support. It would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, managing different priorities and delivering a professional service to clients and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and processing weekly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls
• Supporting payroll processes and ensuring compliance with payroll tax requirements
• Responding to customer queries promptly and professionally
• Escalating complex queries where appropriate
• Assisting with the administration of employee benefits
• Providing general accounting and administrative support
• Coordinating schedules and supporting the management team with day-to-day tasks
• Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll and employee records

About you

• Previous experience in payroll, administration and customer service
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Confident numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a busy office
• Familiarity with payroll software or accounting systems
• Some knowledge of pensions and CIS would be advantageous
• Experience of administering employee benefits would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a varied, part-time position.