Job Description - Payroll Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Fareham, Hampshire on a short-term basis, covering holiday leave for approximately 4 - 5 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to support a busy finance function during a key period, including year-end activity.

What will the Temporary Payroll Assistant role involve?

Supporting weekly and monthly payroll runs to ensure accurate and timely payments
Processing weekly payroll 
Assisting with monthly payroll 
Supporting payroll year-end activities during March/April
Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
Using Sage 50 for payroll processing and reporting
Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders
Suitable Candidate for the Temporary Payroll Assistant vacancy:

Previous experience in a payroll position, ideally within a small to medium-sized organisation
Working knowledge of both weekly and monthly payroll processes
Experience using Sage 50 payroll software is highly desirable
Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
Additional benefits and information for the role of Temporary Payroll Assistant:

Flexible part-time working hours (approximately 25 hours per week)
Short-term assignment ideal for immediately available candidates
Free parking
Home working available 
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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