Payroll Assistant

365 People; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll solutions provider in Stamford is seeking a Payroll Officer for an immediate start. This office-based, full-time role involves managing the end-to-end payroll for around 500 employees. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in payroll administration and a strong understanding of UK legislation. Competitive hourly rates and an opportunity to add real value to the payroll function are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly

Chance to take full ownership of payroll

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an in-house Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator role.
• Confident running end-to-end, high-volume payroll ideally for 300+ employees.
• Able to work in the office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage full, end-to-end payroll for roughly 500 staff.
• Ensure accurate, on-time payment and act as payroll point of contact.
• Handle PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory deductions.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation

Ability to work under strict deadlines

Job description

Payroll Officer – Temp, Immediate Start (Office‑Based, Full‑Time)

In‑house payroll for a client of around 500 employees – urgent start.

The role

You will manage a full, end‑to‑end payroll for roughly 500 staff, ensuring accurate, on‑time payment and acting as the on‑site payroll point of contact.

Key responsibilities

• End‑to‑end processing of in‑house payroll for circa 500 employees
• Accurate calculation of pay, overtime, holiday pay and allowances
• Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Handling PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory deductions
• Checking and reconciling payroll reports before final sign‑off
• Dealing with payroll queries from employees and managers
• Maintaining up‑to‑date and accurate payroll records

What we’re looking for

• Recent experience in an in‑house Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator role
• Confident running end‑to‑end, high‑volume payroll (ideally 300+ employees)
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP etc.)
• Able to work in the office 5 days a week – this role is fully office‑based
• Available to start immediately or on very short notice
• Organised, accurate and comfortable working to strict payroll deadlines

What’s on offer

• Temporary payroll role with an immediate start
• Office‑based, full‑time hours (Monday–Friday)
• Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly
• Chance to take full ownership of a busy in‑house payroll and add real value

If you’re a Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator who is immediately available and confident managing a 500‑strong payroll in‑house, please apply now with your CV – I’m shortlisting quickly and my client is ready to interview at short notice.