Payroll Assistant (Temporary)

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Payroll Assistant for an initial temporary role in the Medway Towns. The position requires immediate availability and experience in payroll support. Responsibilities include inputting payroll data, submitting it to providers, and reporting outputs. The role offers hybrid work and competitive pay based on experience, with potential for extension or a permanent position.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office)

Potential for assignment extension or permanent position

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll support or payroll assistant role is essential.
• Must be immediately available for the role.

Responsibilities

• Collate and input payroll data including sickness and absence information.
• Submit payroll data to external providers and perform manual calculations.
• Validate, reconcile, and report payroll outputs to Finance.
• Handle payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Set up new starters and assist with internal/external audits.
• Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential information

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Part-Time Payroll Assistant

We are currently looking for a Part-Time Payroll Assistant to join our clients busy team based in the Medway Towns. This will be on an initial 6-month temporary basis but has the potential to be extended or turned permanent for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroller that is detail-oriented and comfortable working with payroll data in a fast-paced environment, as well as assisting with wider HR administration.

Duties will include

• Collate and input payroll data, including sickness and absence information
• Submit payroll data to external providers and perform manual calculations
• Validate, reconcile, and report payroll outputs to Finance
• Handle payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
• Set up new starters and assist with internal/external audits
• Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance

The successful candidate will

• Be available immediately
• Have previous experience in a payroll support or payroll assistant role
• Have strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Be able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office 365

What is on offer

• Part-time hours (18-23 hours per week)
• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office)
• Potential for assignment extension or a permanent position for the right candidate

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.