Cedar Recruitment
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Your Recruitment Partner
Role: Payroll Assistant
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (37.5 Hours)
Location: Central London
Hybrid: 2 Days in the office, 3 Days from home
Daily Rate: £140 per day (PAYE)
Duration: 6 Months
Type: Interim
Are you ready to take on an exciting payroll role within a fast-paced finance team in London?
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Interim Payroll Assistant who will handle payroll processing, month-end reconciliations and collaborate closely with the accounts payable team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team while enhancing your payroll expertise in a vibrant corporate setting.
What You’ll Do:
– Process and collate payroll data with precision and efficiency
– Support month-end payroll reconciliations, ensuring accurate financials
– Conduct monthly pension analysis and manage healthcare memberships
– Prepare clear, accurate payroll reports and deliver them on time
– Resolve employee queries and assist with payroll discrepancies
– Coordinate payroll approvals and oversee funding instructions
– Work with accounts payable to process invoices and payments smoothly
– Respond to government inquiries and assist with international employment verifications
What We’re Looking For:
– Previous experience within a similar role is essential.
– The ideal candidate will have experience in vendor management
– Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
– 5+ GCSEs or equivalent education
– Solid understanding of payroll compliance and legislation
– Previous experience with external payroll providers
Why This Role?
This role offers a chance to grow your skills in payroll within a friendly, dynamic environment. Ideal candidates bring sharp analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
Apply today and be a key contributor in a collaborative finance team!

Tagged as: Administration, Excel, Forward Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Payroll, Self Starter, Time Management
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