Payroll Assistant Interim

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is supporting a Doncaster-based business with a Temporary Payroll Assistant role. You will process payroll information, maintain records, and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate pay data.

The position requires strong attention to detail, experience with payroll administration, and clear communication when handling payroll queries. Earn £14–£17 per hour for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience of handling payroll administration and employee pay information.
• Confidence using payroll systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Good attention to detail when checking payments, hours and employee data.
• Ability to manage payroll tasks to agreed deadlines.
• Clear communication skills when responding to payroll queries.
• Experience working with confidential information in an Accounting & Finance setting.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately and maintain clear records for each pay period.
• Check employee pay data and resolve straightforward discrepancies before payroll is finalised.
• Update payroll systems with changes to employee details, hours and payments.
• Respond to payroll queries in a clear and timely way, providing accurate information.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting information for the Accounting & Finance team.
• Maintain organised payroll files and ensure information is easy to access when needed.
• Work with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines during this temporary assignment.

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Job description

• Immediate start available for Payrollers.
• Opportunity to work for a well known business in South Yorkshire.

About Our Client

Based in Doncaster.

Job Description

• Process payroll information accurately and maintain clear records for each pay period.
• Check employee pay data and resolve straightforward discrepancies before payroll is finalised.
• Update payroll systems with changes to employee details, hours and payments.
• Respond to payroll queries in a clear and timely way, providing accurate information.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting information for the Accounting & Finance team.
• Maintain organised payroll files and ensure information is easy to access when needed.
• Work with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines during this temporary assignment.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Payroll Assistant ' should have:

• Experience of handling payroll administration and employee pay information.
• Confidence using payroll systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Good attention to detail when checking payments, hours and employee data.
• Ability to manage payroll tasks to agreed deadlines.
• Clear communication skills when responding to payroll queries.
• Experience working with confidential information in an Accounting & Finance setting.

What's on Offer

• Temporary Payroll Assistant role based in Doncaster.
• Hourly pay of £14 to £17, dependent on the level of experience.