Interim Payroll Officer in London

Interim Payroll Officer in London

London Full-Time 36000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Morgan Law Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support accurate payroll processing for a diverse workforce in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a reputable organisation with a focus on social care and community support.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for permanent role, and flexible working arrangements.
  • Other info: Urgent hiring process with immediate interviews and start date within two weeks.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in payroll accuracy while gaining valuable experience in a supportive team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in end-to-end payroll processing and knowledge of payroll legislation required.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.

Location: London (1-2 days per week onsite required)

Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks

Duration: 3 - 6 months initially

Rate: Up to £250 per day, depending on experience

Potential: Opportunity to convert to a permanent appointment

The Role

Working as part of a small payroll function, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll across a complex and diverse workforce. Payroll activities include:

  • Processing monthly payroll from start to finish
  • Variable hours and relief workers
  • Overtime and enhancements
  • Sleep-in payments
  • Sickness and absence-related payments
  • Salary sacrifice schemes and employee benefits
  • Multiple terms and conditions of employment
  • Pension administration and auto-enrolment
  • HMRC submissions and compliance
  • Payroll reconciliations and checking
  • Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting payroll reporting

About You

We're keen to hear from payroll professionals who can demonstrate:

  • Solid end-to-end payroll processing experience
  • Experience working with complex payrolls and multiple employee groups
  • Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pensions administration
  • Experience within the charity, not-for-profit, social care, healthcare or wider public sector environments would be advantageous
  • Experience processing variable pay, overtime, enhancements and absence-related payments
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to payroll accuracy
  • Good Excel and payroll systems experience
  • Exposure to payroll systems implementation, migration, process improvement or wider change programmes would be beneficial
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy environment and meet strict payroll deadlines
  • A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to identify and resolve payroll issues

Next Steps

This is an urgent requirement and applications are being reviewed immediately. Interviews will be taking place this week and next week, with the successful candidate expected to start within the next two weeks.

Interim Payroll Officer in London employer: Morgan Law Careers

As a leading Charity, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our Central London location offers a vibrant atmosphere, with hybrid working options that promote work-life balance, while our commitment to meaningful projects ensures that your contributions have a direct impact on the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your expertise in technology services will help drive innovation and service improvement.

Morgan Law Careers

Contact Details:

Morgan Law Careers Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Interim Payroll Officer in London

End-to-End Payroll Processing
Complex Payroll Management
Payroll Legislation Knowledge
HMRC Compliance
Pensions Administration
Variable Pay Processing
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