Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor (Temp to Permanent)
Location: Huntingdon (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week PART TIME 
Salary: From £25,000 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience

A well-established organisation is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join its Accounts Team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an office-based role offering part-time hours across five days per week.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for managing the weekly payroll process and supporting payroll-related reporting and job costing activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while also supporting the wider Accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll using Sage payroll software.

Gather, calculate and input payroll data accurately and efficiently.

Calculate pay based on timesheets, benefits, statutory payments and deductions.

Respond to employee queries regarding pay, deductions, attendance and timesheets.

Maintain and update holiday pay records, including JIB holiday and benefits data.

Prepare and maintain pension and auto-enrolment information in collaboration with the Group Finance Director.

Manage changes relating to job status, exemptions and job titles for weekly paid staff.

Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and internal procedures.

Identify and resolve discrepancies within payroll and timesheet records.

Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records in line with GDPR requirements.

Produce payroll reports for record-keeping and management review.

Check and post engineer expenses to projects, maintaining accurate expense records.

Issue wage slips and process payments.

Provide general support to the Accounts Team as required.

Adhere to company health & safety, environmental, quality, and information security standards.

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum of two years’ experience in payroll and general accounts.

Experience using Sage Payroll and Sage Accounts software.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

Ability to work effectively to deadlines.

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced person seeking part-time hours within a supportive finance team, with the potential for a permanent position.

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