Part Time Payroll Clerk

Tate; St Albans; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tate, based in Colney Heath near St Albans, is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant on a temporary, part-time basis. The role focuses on accurate weekly and monthly payroll processing for a small team, with office-based duties and a 3-day week.

You will ensure employees are paid correctly and on time, maintain payroll records, and handle starters, leavers and changes. ADP experience is advantageous, and you will work closely with the wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience with weekly and monthly cycles.
• Excellent numerical and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in an office-based part-time role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Prepare and check payroll information before processing.
• Maintain employee payroll records and handle changes.
• Resolve payroll queries and meet deadlines.
• Support Accounts Payable and archiving tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Data entry

Time management

Confidentiality

Tools

ADP payroll system

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Payroll Assistant

Location: Colney Heath, near St Albans

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Hours: 3 days per week, Monday to Wednesday , 9:00am - 5:00pm

Contract: Temporary

Duration: Ideally 28th September 2026 to the end of December 2026

Working arrangement: Office based

Transport: Own transport essential

About the Role

We are an established and successful business based in Colney Heath, near St Albans, and we are looking for an experienced and reliable Payroll Assistant to join our team on a temporary, part-time basis.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who is looking for a part-time temporary position through to the end of December 2026.

Working as part of the team, you will be responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely processing of both weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing and checking payroll information prior to processing.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records.
• Processing starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
• Checking payroll calculations and identifying any discrepancies.
• Assisting with payroll queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Providing general payroll and administrative support to the wider team as required.
• Other ad hoc duties would be assisting with Accounts Payable and some archiving.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-focused, with previous experience in payroll.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience of processing payroll.
• Good knowledge of payroll procedures and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and administrative skills.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good communication skills and a helpful, team-focused approach.
• Experience using the ADP payroll system would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

You should be comfortable working independently while also being part of a friendly and supportive team.

The Details

• £16.00 per hour
• 3 days per week, Monday to Friday
• Working hours 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Ideally starting 28th September 2026
• Temporary position running through to the end of December 2026
• Based fully in the office in Colney Heath, near St Albans
• Own transport is essential due to the office location

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application