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Payroll Assistant (Part-Time)

City of London Permanent £30,000 - £38,000 per year View Job Description
Part-Time Payroll Administrator - (circa 20 hours/week | London)This part-time Payroll Administrator role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a proactive mindset, and a passion for accuracy in financial processes. Based in central London, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations within a dynamic and award-winning engineering practice.
  • Be Part of an Employee-Owned, Award-Winning Company
  • Flexible Hours with Meaningful Responsibility

About Our Client

Our client is a leading engineering firm with a reputation for intelligent design and practical innovation. The team works on exciting projects across the UK with top-tier architects and developers, offering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Job Description

  • Coordinate end-to-end payroll processing using Sage Payroll
  • Manage starters, leavers, and statutory deductions (SSP, SMP, SPL)
  • Ensure accurate pro-rata calculations and statutory payments
  • Reconcile monthly payroll and prepare payroll journals
  • Administer the company pension scheme and salary sacrifice benefits
  • Respond to employee queries related to payroll and pensions
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and liaise with HMRC
  • Support internal and external audits and statutory submissions
  • Assist with P11D, PSA, Gender Pay Gap reporting, and ONS surveys
  • Produce advanced Excel reports and quarterly timesheet analysis
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance on salary and bonus review communications

The Successful Applicant

To thrive in this role, you should have:

  • Mandatory experience using Sage Payroll
  • 10+ years of payroll experience (ACIPP study preferred)
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC processes
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • A proactive approach to improving systems and processes



Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary (pro-rated for part-time hours)
  • Flexible working hours (up to 22.5 hours/week)
  • Central London office location
  • Complimentary employee lunches
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Opportunities for growth within a supportive, employee-owned business


  • If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll career and join a vibrant, innovative team in London, apply today to become part of the team
Contact
Gabriella Di Pierro
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6814489
Phone number
+442072692139

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gabriella Di Pierro
Consultant phone
+442072692139
Job reference
JN-082025-6814489