Payroll Administrator
- Location: Walton on Thames, Surrey
- Hours: 37.5 hours ( flexible on start and finish times between 07.30- 18.00pm)
- Pay rate: £13.85- £15.38 per hour PAYE or £17.13- £19.09 per hour via an umbrella company
- Job Type: Temporary for 3 months- 100% office based
- Start: Ideally before Christmas.
I am working on behalf of a prestigious company who are looking for recruit a temporary Payroll Administrator, where you will work closely with the Payroll Manager and team to deliver a comprehensive and first-class payroll service for our group and its 1,200+ employees. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in payroll and data entry, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence in their work.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Support the Payroll team in all relevant areas of payroll processing.
- Process all new starters on Access, ensuring documentation such as Right to Work and signed contracts are accurately recorded.
- Maintain strict data security and confidentiality standards.
- Provide cover for the Payroll team during absences.
- Maintain good health and safety awareness and adhere to all organisational guidelines and rules as outlined in the staff handbook.
- Manage accurate data entries on Access and maintain the payroll system’s absence calendar.
- Liaise with HR, site administrators, and department heads to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of staff records.
- Address any operational issues by referring them to the Payroll Manager.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in payroll processing and data entry.
- Proficiency in Excel, including functions like XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP.
- Experience with the Access system is desirable but not mandatory.
- Excellent computer literacy, communication skills, and organisational skills.
- A proactive, flexible, and cooperative attitude, with strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
- Educational background in Payroll/Finance; a Payroll qualification or equivalent is beneficial.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Meals provided on duty.
- On-site parking.