Payroll Clerk

Payroll maternity contract to start asap in central Bristol

Your new company
BS1 based business

Your new role Are you the kind of person who brings order, clarity, and calm to a busy payroll cycle? Do you thrive in a role where accuracy matters, people rely on you, and your work directly shapes a great employee experience? If so, you might be exactly who we're looking for.This business is scaling up its UK payroll operation - and we're looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join them for a 9 month maternity cover contract. You'll be stepping into a hands-on, operational role at the heart of their People and Finance teams, becoming the go-to expert for UK payroll, pensions, and payroll-linked benefits.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, own key processes, and keep everything running smoothly while their Global Payroll Manager is on maternity leave.
What You'll Be DoingUK Payroll

• Coordinating monthly payroll changes and preparing inputs for our payroll provider
• Reviewing payroll outputs, resolving discrepancies, and preparing final payroll for Head of Finance review
• Ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time, every month

Pensions & Benefits

• Managing pension uploads, reconciliations, and starter/leaver reporting
• Administering payroll-linked benefits such as Cycle to Work and Give As You Earn
• Setting up, amending, and stopping deductions in line with provider and People team data
• Liaising with pension and benefit providers when needed

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Reconciling RTI filings and supporting year-end processes (P60s, PSA reporting)
• Preparing payroll journal files for Finance
• Maintaining accurate, auditable payroll records and supporting payroll-related audit queries

Employee & People Team Support

• Acting as the first point of contact for UK payroll queries
• Partnering with the People team to ensure accurate data and smooth processes
• Clearly explaining payslips, deductions, pensions, benefits, and statutory payments

Operational Ownership

• Providing day-to-day payroll support during maternity cover
• Maintaining payroll documentation and controls
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance employee experience

What you'll need to succeed
What You'll Bring
Essential

• Experience running a monthly UK payroll
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and salary sacrifice
• Experience managing pension uploads and payroll-linked benefits
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• High levels of discretion and professionalism

Nice to Have

• Experience in a tech or high-growth environment
• Familiarity with payroll/HR systems
• Exposure to multi-country payroll operations

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• Friendly team to work with.
• Competitive market salary for the length of the contract.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF #