Payroll Assistant (Temporary) - FMCG Finance, Sunderland

Page Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel in Sunderland is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a growing FMCG business. This interim role offers exposure to the full payroll cycle and a chance to support the Accounting & Finance team.

You will maintain accurate payroll records, process data to schedule, check for accuracy before payment, respond to routine queries, and safeguard confidential information. Based in Sunderland, the contract pays 30–33k FTE.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Confidence processing payroll data and performing routine checks.
• Ability to identify and resolve payroll data discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll records and update employee information.
• Process payroll data in line with schedules and internal procedures.
• Check payroll information for accuracy before payment.
• Respond to routine payroll queries and provide clear information to employees.
• Work with Accounting & Finance to resolve data discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll documents and reports for internal use.
• Keep payroll files organised and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll records

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Data confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Page Personnel in Sunderland is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a growing FMCG business. This interim role offers exposure to the full payroll cycle and a chance to support the Accounting & Finance team.

You will maintain accurate payroll records, process data to schedule, check for accuracy before payment, respond to routine queries, and safeguard confidential information. Based in Sunderland, the contract pays 30–33k FTE.