Job Description

Payroll Assistant Temporary £Up To £17.50ph Central Leicester Hybrid Working

Macildowie are working with a Leicester-based organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their busy payroll team on an initial temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running. You'll be supporting a team of three and helping process three payrolls covering over 1,000 employees, ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.

Leicester Hybrid Working AvailableUp to £17.50 per hourInitial 2-3 month temporary contract with potential to become permanent

The Role

You'll support the end-to-end payroll process, including:

• Processing starters, leavers and payroll amendments
• Inputting and checking payroll data
• Supporting payroll reconciliations and month-end activities
• Assisting with pensions administration and auto-enrolment
• Handling payroll queries from employees
• Ensuring payroll records and documentation remain accurate and up to date
• Supporting compliance with HMRC legislation and payroll best practice

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll experience processing large payrolls
• Strong understanding of payroll administration and payroll legislation
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy - these are essential
• Confident working to tight deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Experience using MHR iTrent is highly desirable

Don't have iTrent? We'd still love to hear from you if you're a strong payroll professional who has worked with multiple payroll systems and has experience processing large-volume payrolls.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £17.50 per hour
• Hybrid working available
• Initial 2-3 month assignment
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Opportunity to join an experienced and supportive payroll team

If you're available at short notice and have the payroll experience to make an immediate impact, apply today.