Payroll Officer, fixed term contract

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to work for our superb client in Harrogate.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll Officer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency so every employee gets paid correctly and in a timely manner. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of payroll principles, and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as Payroll Officer/ Assistant
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes
• Great attention to detail and able to maintain high level of accuracy in their work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion

This is a 5 - 6 month contract that could be extended and our client can offer flexiblity around working hours / days. Ideally this role would be 3 days per week but this could be split to accommodate school hours across 5 days.

£35,000 pro rata