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Payroll Clerk (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Posted February 10, 2026
Office Support

Job Overview

We’re looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract and take ownership of payroll administration within a growing international business.

This is a hands-on role where accuracy, reliability, and consistency are essential, supporting employees across the UK and Europe.

If you’re confident running payroll processes, enjoy working to deadlines, and like being the go-to person for payroll queries, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing

- Managing payroll administration end to end
- Working closely with external payroll providers in the UK and Europe
- Preparing, checking, and submitting payroll data accurately and on time
- Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and deductions
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting audits where required
- Responding to payroll queries professionally and confidentially
- Ensuring payroll processes comply with internal policies and local legislation
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls

What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a Payroll Clerk or Payroll Administrator role
- Experience working with external payroll providers
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage fixed payroll deadlines calmly and efficiently
- Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
- Solid Excel skills
- Experience using payroll systems or ERP platforms (Oracle NetSuite or similar is advantageous)

What’s in it for you

- 12-month fixed term contract with full-time hours
- 5% company pension contribution
- 20 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 25 days
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- A stable, structured role within a supportive team

We’re looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract and take ownership of payroll administration within a growing international business.

This is a hands-on role where accuracy, reliability, and consistency are essential, supporting employees across the UK and Europe.

If you’re confident running payroll processes, enjoy working to deadlines, and like being the go-to person for payroll queries, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing

- Managing payroll administration end to end
- Working closely with external payroll providers in the UK and Europe
- Preparing, checking, and submitting payroll data accurately and on time
- Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and deductions
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting audits where required
- Responding to payroll queries professionally and confidentially
- Ensuring payroll processes comply with internal policies and local legislation
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls

What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a Payroll Clerk or Payroll Administrator role
- Experience working with external payroll providers
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage fixed payroll deadlines calmly and efficiently
- Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
- Solid Excel skills
- Experience using payroll systems or ERP platforms (Oracle NetSuite or similar is advantageous)

What’s in it for you

- 12-month fixed term contract with full-time hours
- 5% company pension contribution
- 20 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 25 days
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- A stable, structured role within a supportive team

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