Part-Time Payroll Assistant – Office-Based 9–2:30 (Temp to Perm)

JMF Associates; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Part-time hours 9:00–14:30

Pro rata salary £32,000–£36,000

Job summary

A health services organisation is seeking a part-time Payroll Assistant for its Maidstone office. You will support the Payroll Manager by collating payroll data, processing queries, and maintaining confidential records to a high standard.

Initially on a 4‑month contract with a view to permanency, the role offers pro rata pay and office hours with on-site parking. Join a busy, supportive payroll team in a hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll, HR, or finance administration role is essential.
• Good numeracy and high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable handling queries from employees at all levels.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll or HR software systems; discreet with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Collate and check payroll data each pay period, including new starters, leavers and changes to pay.
• Support the Payroll Manager in the monthly/weekly payroll run.
• Handle payroll queries from employees and managers and escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll and personnel records with data protection in mind.
• Assist with statutory payments and deductions (tax, NI, pension).
• Reconcile payroll data with timesheets and HR systems.
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll processes (P60s, P11Ds).
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure consistent payroll information.
• Support general admin tasks in payroll and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Payroll data management

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

A health services organisation is seeking a part-time Payroll Assistant for its Maidstone office. You will support the Payroll Manager by collating payroll data, processing queries, and maintaining confidential records to a high standard.

Initially on a 4‑month contract with a view to permanency, the role offers pro rata pay and office hours with on-site parking. Join a busy, supportive payroll team in a hands-on position.