Payroll Officer

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A payroll services provider is seeking a Temporary Payroll Officer located in London. In this hybrid role, you will ensure employee payments are accurate and timely, while supporting statutory reporting and validating returns. Candidates should have experience with payroll processes, with knowledge of LGPS pension schemes being advantageous. This position offers £18.00 to £22.00 per hour and includes working with a large team responsible for payroll operations for approximately 8,000 employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing payroll, ensuring timely payment and compliance with statutory deductions.
• Background in handling LGPS pension schemes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient payroll service, processing employee payments accurately.
• Validate statutory returns and data submissions.
• Support the Payroll Manager with iTrent functionality.
• Collaborate as part of a team handling payroll for 8,000 employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory returns monitoring

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Midland iTrent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Officer based in London. The appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you.

Position Details

Payroll Officer - £18.00-£22.00 per hour PAYE

This is a hybrid position. On average 2 days per week, although there's room for some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• To support the day‑to‑day delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time, and statutory deductions, reporting and validation processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and validation of statutory returns and employer data submissions along with associated payments.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager on Midland iTrent Payroll functionality. Previous experience using iTrent is desirable but not essential.
• Working as part of a large team delivering an in‑house payroll for around 8,000 employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing LGPS pension schemes is also desirable.

Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.