VPA London
Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Specialist (3-Month FTC)
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who can confidently manage end-to-end payroll operations while supporting process improvements within a busy and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and process monthly and lunar payrolls for approximately 700 employees
- Process starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, pensions, deductions, and family leave arrangements
- Handle payroll queries and provide support to internal stakeholders
- Support payroll compliance, reconciliations, controls, and audit requirements
- Prepare payroll-related reporting, including support with P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs)
- Review existing payroll processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Support ongoing payroll projects and process improvement initiatives
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Key Requirements:
- Proven experience managing end-to-end monthly payrolls
- Experience processing high-volume payrolls in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice
- Experience using payroll systems such as Cintra Payroll and Sage HR
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFs
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and make process improvement recommendations
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This is a 3-month fixed-term contract paying £25-£30 per hour on a self-employed basis. Weekly or bi-weekly office attendance in Hatfield is required.
If you're an experienced Payroll Specialist available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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