Part-time Payroll Administrator – 3 days/week

About the role

Our client, a well‑established business in Finsbury Park, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to work part‑time (three days a week) within their accounts team. You will be based in modern offices just two minutes from the station and will handle the full payroll cycle for roughly 200 employees.

Key responsibilities

• Run the monthly payroll, ensuring all inputs are accurate and submitted on time.
• Collect and validate payroll change data, including new starters, leavers, allowances and statutory payments.
• Maintain up‑to‑date payroll records in HR and payroll systems.
• Support year‑end processes such as P60s, P11Ds, PSA submissions and tax year rollover.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and liaise with HMRC on tax codes, student loans, court orders and attachment of earnings.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist finance with monthly journal entries.
• Assist with employer pension contributions, checking calculations and uploading payments.
• Ensure audit‑ready documentation and compliance with UK employment law, HMRC regulations, GDPR and internal policies.

Required profile

• Prior payroll administration experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with finance and HR teams.

Required skills

• Sage Payroll (preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Part‑time schedule – three days per week (ideally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).
• Competitive hourly rate of £15‑£16.
• Modern office location a short walk from Finsbury Park station.