Payroll Officer (Temporary)

Payroll Officer

Temporary | Full Time

Location: the East of England

Salary: £25 per hour

Start date: October 2026

About the Role

You'll join the payroll function of a further education provider, taking responsibility for accurate, on-time payment of staff and the administration that sits behind it. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail and meeting deadlines matter.

You'll be the first point of contact for pay and pension queries, working with colleagues across the organisation and with external bodies to resolve issues clearly and professionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll accurately, ensuring regular and variable pay changes are entered correctly and everyone is paid on time.
• Managing deductions including tax, National Insurance, student loans and pension contributions.
• Submitting payments and returns to HMRC and pension providers within the required deadlines.
• Administering pensions, including opt-ins, opt-outs and retirement paperwork.
• Responding to payroll and pension queries from staff and external organisations.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in line with data protection regulations.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working within a payroll function
• Strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and payroll regulations
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Confidence in identifying discrepancies and resolving payroll issues
• Strong Excel skills and good overall Microsoft Office capability

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of payroll within an education setting
• Experience supporting audits or payroll process improvements

If you're an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in getting it right first time, we'd love to hear from you.