Payroll & Finance Administrator

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Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join their team. This part-time role involves processing payroll, managing queries, and contributing to civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

Private health insurance

Flexibility with remote working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering opportunities with partner charities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a busy payroll team is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new starters in Sage payroll and processing holiday requests.
• Assisting with client timesheet preparation and processing statutory payments.
• Reviewing payroll mailbox and responding to queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Eagerness to learn

Tools

Sage payroll

Excel

Signal software

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a thriving, forward-thinking company? We are seeking a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join our Payroll & Finance function, contributing to some of the UK's most exciting civil engineering projects and making a real impact in a dynamic environment.

This role is 22.5 hours per week on a Temp to Perm basis.

About Us

CarmichaelUK is the leading civil engineering recruitment agency, trusted to supply top talent to projects such as HS2, Crossrail, and Thames Tideway. Our dedication to excellence has earned us numerous industry awards, including Best Construction & Civil Engineering Agency.

We are known for our innovative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to nurturing our team. As an owner-managed agency, we take pride in doing things differently. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and career growth.

Duties to Include

• Setting up new starters in Sage payroll and all relevant documents
• Processing holiday requests from candidates onto holiday files in Excel
• Assisting with client/portal timesheet preparation and upload via Signal software
• Processing statutory payments in Sage payroll
• Processing leavers in Sage payroll and issuing P45s to employees
• Processing payslips for candidates released on temporary licence and issuing them to relevant prison authorities
• Reviewing payroll mailbox and dealing with queries
• Responding to candidate payroll queries using Connect in-house query capture system

Candidate Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience working in a busy payroll team
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Eager to learn

What We Offer

We are committed to rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. As part of the CarmichaelUK family, you will receive:

• A competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits, including pension, private health insurance, and life assurance
• Flexibility, including occasional remote working and flexitime options
• A vibrant social culture with regular team events and networking opportunities
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days (FT employees only)
• Opportunities to give back through volunteering initiatives with our partner charities

Why Join Us?

At CarmichaelUK, we don't just offer a job; we provide a platform for your career to thrive. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, holding Level 2 Disability Confident accreditation and championing diversity through our Celebrate initiatives.

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