Payroll Administrator in London Area

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join a leading national charity. This is a part-time, temporary role within the Payroll team, focused on maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll services to support the organisation’s vital work.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide excellent customer service to managers and employees, promoting a positive and solutions-focused attitude
• Maintain the HR/Payroll database in an accurate and timely manner, producing reports as required
• Process and update changes to employee records, including new starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Collect and process monthly sickness and control sheet returns
• Assist with payroll calculations and ensure accurate processing of payments
• Prepare and remit payroll schedules to external bodies for monthly deductions
• Support the weekly payment run of staff expenses
• Validate and process staff vehicle documentation for mileage purposes
• Manage the payroll team mailboxes, organising and responding to emails appropriately
• Assist with monthly pension tasks such as issuing auto-enrolment letters and enrolling staff into the scheme
• Prepare and send monthly audit letters to relevant stakeholders
• Undertake any other payroll or HR administrative tasks as reasonably requested

Ideal candidate profile:

• Experience in a payroll environment (preferred but not essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to produce and summarise statistical information clearly
• Strong record-keeping skills with experience of maintaining accurate written and electronic systems
• Numerically confident, with the ability to prepare reports and present data in an accessible way
• Understanding of confidentiality principles and ability to maintain discretion at all times
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications and undertake further training as required

Location: Central London

Salary: £16-18 per hour

Working hours: Part-time, 22.5 – 30 hours per week

Working pattern: Remote - with occasional travel to Central London office

Contract: 1-3 month temporary contract

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English