Payroll Clerk (Temporary)

Reference: 26165_1783949579

Part-Time Payroll Clerk (Temporary Contract) - Accountancy Practice
Dunstable
£18 per hour | 3-4 Days per Week

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a well-established accountancy practice in the recruitment of a Part-Time Payroll Clerk to provide 3-month temporary cover due to staff absence. The role may be extended to 6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a friendly and supportive practice, processing bureau payrolls for a varied portfolio of approximately 120 clients. The role offers flexibility around working days, with workloads naturally increasing towards month-end.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of approximately 120 clients
  • Manage a mix of payrolls, from director-only companies to larger, more complex businesses
  • Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other payroll adjustments
  • Calculate variable pay, multiple pay rates, holiday pay and overtime where required
  • Respond to payroll queries and provide excellent client service
  • Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation
  • Use Moneysoft Payroll Manager to administer payrolls efficiently


Key Requirements

  • Previous payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment
  • Confident processing payrolls for a varied client portfolio
  • Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements and auto-enrolment
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
  • Confident communicating with clients and resolving payroll queries
  • Experience using Moneysoft Payroll Manager is highly desirable


What's on Offer

  • Around £18 per hour
  • Initial 3-month temporary contract with potential extension to 6 months
  • Enhanced pension
  • Flexible part-time hours (3-4 days per week)
  • Varied bureau payroll workload
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • On-site role based in Dunstable


Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710 | [email protected]

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£15.00 - £18.00
Per hour
GBP15.00 - GBP18.00 per hour

Dunstable

Temporary

Added 13/07/2026
Reference: 26165_1783949579

Payroll Clerk (Temporary)

Dunstable
Temporary

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