Temporary Payroll Clerk

Description:

Temporary Payroll Clerk | Ellesmere, Shropshire | 2-3 months (possibly extended) | Hybrid | Hourly rate negotiable on experience

Seymour John are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business based in Ellesmere, Shropshire, who are seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to support their busy payroll function on a temporary basis.

We’re urgently looking for a confident payroll professional to manage end-to-end processing for approximately 700 weekly employees within a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities will include:

* End-to-end processing of weekly payroll (circa 700 employees)

* Collating and validating timesheets and attendance data

* Managing starters, leavers, and payroll amendments

* Processing statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)

* Handling deductions (tax, NI, pensions, etc.)

* Resolving payroll queries from employees

* Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation

* Reconciling payroll reports and supporting audit requirements

* Maintaining accurate payroll records

Personal Profile

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and reliable payroll professional who can work accurately under pressure and manage high-volume workloads. Key skills/experience required:

* Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing

* Experience managing high-volume payrolls (ideally 500+ employees)

* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC requirements

* Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight weekly deadlines

* Strong communication skills with the ability to handle payroll queries effectively

* A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently

TO APPLY

Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Recruitment Limited

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