Temporary Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Temporary Payroll Clerk | Ellesmere, Shropshire | 2-3 months (possibly extended) | Hybrid | Hourly rate negotiable on experience  

Seymour John are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business based in Ellesmere, Shropshire, who are seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to support their busy payroll function on a temporary basis.

We’re urgently looking for a confident payroll professional to manage end-to-end processing for approximately 700 weekly employees within a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end processing of weekly payroll (circa 700 employees)
• Collating and validating timesheets and attendance data
• Managing starters, leavers, and payroll amendments
• Processing statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Handling deductions (tax, NI, pensions, etc.)
• Resolving payroll queries from employees
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation
• Reconciling payroll reports and supporting audit requirements
• Maintaining accurate payroll records

Personal Profile

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and reliable payroll professional who can work accurately under pressure and manage high-volume workloads. Key skills/experience required:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Experience managing high-volume payrolls (ideally 500+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight weekly deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle payroll queries effectively
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently

TO APPLY

Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd joe@seymourjohn.com

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