Interim Payroll Administration Clerk

About the role

This interim position supports a large, well‑established organisation with a busy Finance and Payroll function. You will work in a supportive team focused on compliance, accuracy and continuous improvement, gaining valuable experience in a complex payroll environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out pre‑ and post‑payroll and expense run validation checks.
• Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policy.
• Audit expense submissions, reconcile supporting documentation and chase outstanding receipts.
• Process regular expense payment runs and resolve related employee queries.
• Analyse cash advances, monitor balances and support recovery activities.
• Review payroll data and payslips for accuracy prior to payment.
• Administer corporate travel accounts and monitor expenditure.
• Manage Cycle to Work, Childcare Voucher and salary‑sacrifice schemes.
• Support Benefits in Kind administration, including the CAPES scheme.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and maintain accurate employee financial records.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance and HR colleagues to ensure efficient, compliant processes.

Required profile

• Previous experience in payroll, finance, accounts administration or payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of high‑volume transactional processing and financial administration.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Experience reviewing, reconciling or auditing financial data.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Proactive, customer‑focused communication style.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and financial information appropriately.
• Willingness to undergo a basic DBS check.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office applications
• iTrent payroll or HR system (desirable)

What we offer

• Full‑time position, 37 hours per week.
• Initial 6‑month temporary assignment with immediate start.
• Opportunity to develop payroll, finance and employee benefits administration experience.
• Exposure to a large‑scale payroll and finance operation.