Payroll & Compliance Administrator

Corus Consultancy; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Career progression opportunities

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Corus Consultancy, based in Lewisham, is seeking a Payroll & Compliance Administrator to join our Operations team. You will support weekly payroll and compliance processes, ensuring accurate payments and timely processing.

Strong administration skills and attention to detail are essential; payroll experience is helpful but not required as full training will be provided. This full-time role offers career development in a supportive London office.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a busy office.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for PAYE, Umbrella and Limited Company workers.
• Verify Right to Work documents and maintain compliance.
• Maintain electronic personnel records and filing systems.
• Produce compliance and management reports.
• Support onboarding and administrative activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll & Compliance Administrator

Location: Lewisham, London

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum (DOE)

Join Corus Consultancy

Corus Consultancy is one of London's leading independent recruitment agencies, supplying temporary and permanent staff across the Industrial, Driving, Health & Social Care, Facilities Management, Hospitality and Commercial sectors.

We're looking for an organised, proactive Payroll & Compliance Administrator to join our Operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills, excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Previous payroll experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll support the smooth running of weekly payroll and compliance processes, ensuring temporary workers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance standards.

You'll work closely with recruitment consultants, clients, candidates and payroll providers in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process weekly payroll for PAYE, Umbrella and Limited Company workers.


• Accurately input authorised timesheets and payroll data.


• Process starters, leavers and payroll amendments.


• Maintain employee records, including bank details, tax and NI information.


• Process P45s, starter declarations and payroll documentation.


• Assist with holiday pay, reconciliations and commission calculations.


• Resolve payroll queries and rejected BACS payments.


• Support statutory deductions, duplicate payslips and payroll reporting.


• Liaise with payroll providers, consultants and clients to ensure accuracy.

Compliance & Administration

• Verify Right to Work documents in line with UK legislation.


• Ensure candidate files are fully compliant before placement.


• Process contracts, registrations and compliance documentation.


• Maintain accurate electronic personnel records and filing systems.


• Carry out compliance audits and support onboarding.


• Ensure GDPR compliance and assist consultants with compliance queries.

Business Support

• Produce compliance and management reports.


• Support operational improvement projects.


• Provide general administrative support across the Operations team.


• Build strong relationships with clients, candidates and colleagues.

About You

You'll have:

• Previous administration experience in a busy office.


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.


• Excellent communication and time management skills.


• The ability to manage multiple deadlines.


• A professional, confidential approach.


• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience in payroll, recruitment administration, temporary staffing, Right to Work compliance, HMRC processes, GDPR, CRM/ATS systems or Excel reporting is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• £26,000 - £29,000 salary (DOE)


• Full training and ongoing support


• Career progression opportunities


• Company pension


• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)


• Friendly, supportive team


• Modern Lewisham office


• Employee recognition and incentives


• Regular social events


• Ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a growing recruitment business where you'll play an important role supporting payroll, compliance and operations.

If you're organised, motivated and looking to build a long-term career, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Corus Consultancy is an equal opportunities employer.

Employment is subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, references and any other relevant compliance requirements.