£140/day to £160/day
London, England
Contract, Variable

Interim Payroll Assistant

Posted by Cedar.

Role: Payroll Assistant

Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (37.5 Hours)

Location: Central London

Hybrid: 2 Days in the office, 3 Days from home

Daily Rate: £140 per day (PAYE)

Duration: 6 Months

Type: Interim

Are you ready to take on an exciting payroll role within a fast-paced finance team in London?

We're looking for a detail-oriented Interim Payroll Assistant who will handle payroll processing, month-end reconciliations and collaborate closely with the accounts payable team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team while enhancing your payroll expertise in a vibrant corporate setting.

What You'll Do:

  • Process and collate payroll data with precision and efficiency
  • Support month-end payroll reconciliations, ensuring accurate financials
  • Conduct monthly pension analysis and manage healthcare memberships
  • Prepare clear, accurate payroll reports and deliver them on time
  • Resolve employee queries and assist with payroll discrepancies
  • Coordinate payroll approvals and oversee funding instructions
  • Work with accounts payable to process invoices and payments smoothly
  • Respond to government inquiries and assist with international employment verifications

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience within a similar role is essential.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in vendor management
  • Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
  • 5+ GCSEs or equivalent education
  • Solid understanding of payroll compliance and legislation
  • Previous experience with external payroll providers

Why This Role?

This role offers a chance to grow your skills in payroll within a friendly, dynamic environment. Ideal candidates bring sharp analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality work.

Apply today and be a key contributor in a collaborative finance team!

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