Payroll assistant

• Job Title: Payroll & Absence Assistant (Hybrid – Temp to Perm)

  Location: Finsbury PArk (Hybrid: Office-based Mondays & Wednesdays)
  Contract: Temporary to Permanent
  Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Hybrid) - 8:30am-5pm. 37.5 hrs per week
  Pay: £12.12 ph PAYE or umbrella rate available as well

  We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll & Absence Assistant to join our team in a hybrid role, working from the office two days a week (Monday and Wednesday), with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week.

  This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for someone with strong admin skills, ideally with some payroll experience, and confident in Excel.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Support payroll processing tasks, including data entry and updating records.

  • Maintain accurate tracking of staff absences including sickness, holidays, and other types of leave.

  • Use Excel to manage, track, and report on payroll and absence data (advanced Excel skills a plus).

  • Assist with general administrative duties across payroll and HR functions.

  • Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth flow of information and compliance with procedures.

  What We’re Looking For:

  • Solid administrative experience (payroll experience preferred but not essential).

  • Strong Excel skills—comfortable working with spreadsheets, formulas, and data sets.

  • High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

  • Good communication and organizational skills.

  • A team player with a flexible and positive attitude.How to Apply:

  If you possess the required experience and skills, please submit your CV to the job ad today!

  For further details or similar roles, contact Lucy Van der Gucht at Build recruitment:

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.