Payroll Assistant

Service Care Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the delivery of an accurate payroll service. This temporary role offers hybrid working after an initial training period and is ideal for those with prior payroll experience in the public sector. Key responsibilities include submitting payroll data, assisting with reports, and responding to staff queries.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a Payroll environment within Local Authority/Public Sector.
• Knowledge of PAYE legislation and statutory payroll obligations.
• Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail with data processing.

Responsibilities

• Submit both permanent and temporary payroll data through the SAP payroll system.
• Assist with checking and reconciling payroll output reports.
• Respond to payroll queries from staff via email, telephone, and in person.
• Support the wider payroll team in delivering an accurate, timely, and compliant service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data processing

Job description

Overview

Payroll Assistant
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-months initial)
Rate: £20.00 per hour umbrella // £18.13 per hour PAYE inclusive // £16.18 per hour PAYE exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid after training
Contact: (url removed)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Payroll Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will will play an important part in supporting the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll service for the organisation.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their payroll experience in a busy and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Submit both permanent and temporary payroll data through the SAP payroll system.
• Assist with checking and reconciling payroll output reports.
• Respond to payroll queries from staff via email, telephone, and in person.
• Support the wider payroll team in delivering an accurate, timely, and compliant service.

Candidate Criteria

• Experience of working with a Payroll environment within Local Authority/Public Sector
• Knowledge of PAYE legislation and statutory payroll obligations
• Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail with data processing
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Job Info

• Job Title: Payroll Assistant
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: London
• Posted: Oct 1st 2025
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time