Payroll Clerk

Citadel Source; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to manage and administer rewards programs and payroll operations. The role requires prior payroll experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monthly payroll support, handling new starters and leavers, and maintaining the benefits portal. The position offers up to £33,000 annually, hybrid working, on-site parking, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Salary up to £33,000

Hybrid working

On-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a payroll position is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly payroll administration support including new starters and leavers.
• Update the benefits portal and assist with year-end transactions.
• Monitor the payroll inbox and resolve queries as needed.

Skills

Payroll management

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Citadel Source is partnering with a successful, well‑known company based in the Bristol area to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their payroll team.

The role

In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in managing and administering rewards programs, supporting payroll operations, and helping shape the future of in‑house payroll management.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need prior experience in a similar position and a strong understanding of payroll. You will be detail‑oriented, organised and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

As a Payroll Assistant, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Monthly payroll administration support to include new starters, leavers and benefit changes
• Update and maintain the benefits portal
• Assist with year end transactions, including P60s etc
• Monitoring the payroll inbox and acting on queries and escalation
• Any other payroll duties as required
• Assist the Payroll Manager in aligning outsourced payrolls and integrating them in‑house

What the client has to offer

• A salary level up to £33,000 per annum
• Hybrid working
• Parking on‑site
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays