Temporary Payroll Administrator

Anderson Knight; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Temporary Payroll Assistant to support a construction company in Motherwell. This role involves processing payroll for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This is a temporary position with competitive salary and immediate start available.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to work with a reputable company

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within the construction industry required.
• Strong knowledge of relevant payroll legislation such as CIS and RTI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for both employees and subcontractors.
• Calculate wages accurately, including allowances and overtime.
• Maintain payroll records compliant with legal requirements.
• Handle employee payroll queries efficiently.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Temporary Payroll Assistant – Construction Industry
Location: Motherwell
Job Type: Temporary (3 months with potential extension)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

Anderson Knight is partnering with a well-established construction company based in Motherwell to find a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant. The company has a strong reputation in the industry, and they’re looking to add support to their team for a temporary period. This role will be crucial in ensuring smooth and accurate payroll processing, specifically within the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in processing weekly and monthly payroll for a large workforce, including subcontractors and employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation and payment of wages, including overtime, holiday pay, and other allowances.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Handle employee queries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax issues.
• Support the preparation and submission of RTI (Real-Time Information) returns.
• Assist in managing pension contributions and other employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for subcontractors.
• Perform other payroll-related administrative tasks as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in payroll processing, ideally within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legislation (e.g., CIS, RTI).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and payroll software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Immediate start available.
• Supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing company in the construction sector.

If this is something you would like to hear more about, please apply or contact Richard Brown at Anderson Knight for more information.