Temporary Payroll Administrator | Immediate Start

Office Angels; Wellington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Boost platform discounts

Temporary candidate of the month

Lunches/treats

Online timesheets

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator for an immediate start in Wellington (Somerset). This temporary assignment with the Accounts Department focuses on accurate payroll processing for all employees, including timesheets, deductions and pensions, ensuring compliance.

The role runs for approximately 2–3 months, with hours Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, and weekly pay. Hourly rate is £14.48–£15.84 DOE, reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Process-driven and organized approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Sage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time, including salary payments, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Verify timesheets, attendance records and payroll information across multiple projects.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, pensions, statutory payments and contractual changes.
• Respond to payroll queries and liaise with employees, managers, HR and finance teams.
• Produce payroll reports and complete HMRC submissions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, company policies and GDPR while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll admin

Attention to detail

Process-driven

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Sage

Job description

JOB TITLE: Temporary Payroll Administrator | Immediate Start

LOCATION: Wellington, Somerset

HOURLY RATE: £14.48 - £15.84 per hour (DOE)

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8am till 5pm

BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us, some of the great perks of temping through Office Angels include:

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for your next opportunity? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are key?

We're delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly successful business in Wellington to recruit a temporary Payroll Administrator for an immediate start. Joining a friendly and supportive team, you'll work closely with the Accounts Department to ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently for employees across the business.

This assignment is expected to last 2-3 months, making it ideal for someone who is available immediately and able to commit for the full duration.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time, including salary payments, overtime, bonuses and deductions
• Verify timesheets, attendance records and payroll information across multiple projects
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, pensions, statutory payments and contractual changes
• Respond to payroll queries and liaise effectively with employees, managers, HR and finance teams
• Produce payroll reports and complete HMRC submissions
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, company policies and GDPR requirements while maintaining strict confidentiality

KEY SKILLS:

• Previous payroll administration experience
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• A process-driven and organised approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience using Sage would be advantageous but is not essential

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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