Temporary Payroll Clerk

Location: Derby

Contract Type: Temporary, Part Time

Hours: 1 Day Per Week

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Clerk to support a local business based in Derby.

This is a part-time opportunity requiring attendance at the Derby office one day per week, ideally on a Tuesday. The role is focused on processing weekly payroll for approximately 10 employees and ensuring wages are calculated and paid accurately and on time.

This would suit an experienced Payroll Clerk, Payroll Administrator, Accounts Assistant or Administrator with payroll responsibilities who is looking for flexible, part-time work.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 10 employees.
• Ensure employee hours, pay rates and payroll data are accurate.
• Calculate wages and process payroll within required deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Resolve any payroll-related queries from employees.
• Ensure payroll information is handled confidentially and securely.
• Liaise with management regarding payroll changes or updates.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and records.
• Support with general payroll administration as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

Applicants should demonstrate experience in most or all of the following areas:

Payroll

• Previous payroll processing experience.
• Experience managing weekly payroll.
• Understanding of payroll procedures and deadlines.
• Ability to process payroll accurately with strong attention to detail.

Administration

• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Experience maintaining employee records and payroll documentation.

IT Skills

• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using payroll software or payroll systems.
• Confidence working with computerised systems and databases.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Professional and confidential approach to sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable Experience

Applications will be particularly strong if candidates have:

• Experience within a Payroll Clerk or Payroll Administrator position.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Accounts or finance administration experience.
• Experience processing weekly payrolls.
• Bookkeeping or finance support experience.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Experience processing employee wages accurately and on time.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional handling of confidential payroll information.

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