Temporary Payroll Clerk

About the Company

An established organisation based in Dereham is looking to hire a diligent and experienced Payroll Clerk to join their payroll team on a temporary basis, with the assignment expected until December 2026. The role offers full responsibility for managing the entire payroll cycle and assisting with diverse HR administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end-to-end payroll process for assigned employees independently.
• Gather, verify, and process all payroll-related data including onboarding, offboarding, contractual updates, overtime, absences, holiday payments, and statutory pay.
• Ensure payroll is executed accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
• Calculate and confirm deductions related to taxes, National Insurance, pensions, and other payroll contributions.
• Perform reconciliation of payroll reports and promptly resolve any inconsistencies.
• Provide timely and professional responses to employee payroll inquiries.
• Generate payroll reports and aid in payroll-related audit exercises.
• Support year-end payroll operations, including preparation of P60s and compliance documents.
• Maintain payroll systems compliant with current HMRC regulations and employment law.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record in managing the full payroll process from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of HMRC legislation, statutory payments, and regulatory compliance.
• Capability to maintain employee records alongside supporting various HR administrative functions.
• Proactive, highly organised, able to work independently while handling confidential information with integrity.

Compensation and Duration

This role is a temporary contract running until December 2026, offering a salary range between £28,000 and £32,000 annually depending on experience.

Additional Information

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