Payroll Administrator – Temporary (2-3 months)

About the role

Our client, an education‑focused business in Reading, is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a short‑term assignment of 2–3 months. The successful candidate will join the finance team on‑site, working full‑time to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, calculate and enter payroll data, maintaining up‑to‑date records.
• Process pension amendments and statutory payments such as SSP, SPP and SMP.
• Prepare and submit P11D returns.
• Upload monthly payroll journals accurately and on schedule.
• Reconcile recorded hours with contracted hours.
• Respond to staff enquiries on salary, deductions, attendance and pension matters.
• Liaise with external agencies including HMRC and pension providers.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a payroll role.
• Strong attention to detail and high numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office