Trainee Payroll Administrator – Contractor Payroll Team

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Trainee Payroll Administrator to join our Contractor Payroll team in Whiteley. This entry‑level position offers a clear progression path to an Advanced Payroll Administrator role within a supportive finance department.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately input and validate timesheet data to meet payroll deadlines.
• Manage online timesheets and expense submissions.
• Match candidate invoices against advice notes.
• Respond to payroll queries via telephone and shared inbox.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with umbrella companies regarding advance payments.
• Progress to processing small payroll payment runs as skills develop.

Required profile

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Numerate and comfortable with keyboard‑based data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Motivated, proactive, and conscientious with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Required skills

• Previous data entry experience (desirable).

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £27,850 per year.
• Clear career progression within payroll.
• Supportive and professional work environment.