Payroll Administrator (Fully Remote / Fixed Term / Part Time)

Posted: 12/06/26 Recruiter: CENTRAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD Reference: 3121168204 Type: Permanent Salary: £26,800 Annual Location: London Description:

Central Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a part time Payroll Administrator to join our dedicated team of professionals on a fully remote, fixed term basis of 15 months (initially). Under the supervision of the Payroll Senior Team Leader, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring our clients and workers receive an accurate, efficient and professional support service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing timesheets
  • Assist in running an accurate and efficient weekly payroll
  • Respond to worker payroll and tax queries
  • Invoicing processing and sending out invoices
  • Processing new starters and leavers
  • Updating workers with any changes, documents or legislation
  • Pension processing
  • Assist in running Monthly payrolls
  • Credit control
  • Assist in processing P32, AOE, EPS
Departmental Functions:
  • Provide a primary point of contact for the payroll department
  • Support the online timesheet processes and associated administration
  • Support all areas related to running an accurate and efficient payroll and invoicing service including validating and processing candidate timesheets and payslips
  • Ensure payrolls are finalised and payment procedures are completed
  • Ensure appropriate worker documentation is up to date and accurate in relation to legislation and best practice
  • Ensure the credit control processes and procedures are managed efficiently and to target
  • Work to deadlines and targets set by the Payroll Team Leader
  • Undertake training for personal development
  • At all times represent Central professionally to both clients and workers
  • Undertake any other duties within the general scope of the post and to meet the needs of the company as directed
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to autonomously manage weekly and monthly payrolls.

Who we are:

Central Recruitment Services is a dynamic and versatile independent business, providing Managed Services, and Recruitment and Training solutions to the health, social care and associated sectors. Our service delivery teams, together with our bespoke in-house developed technology, provide high quality cost and efficiency savings to housing associations, charities, local authorities, the NHS and private sector organisations throughout England.

Working Hours The working hours for this part time role are 25, from Monday to Friday

Suggested working pattern is 09.30-14.30 (hours are negotiable)

This role is being offered on a fixed term basis of 15 months initially.

What you will get in return:

Please note, the salary for this role is £26,800 per annum pro rata

Home Environment Requirement

As this role is fully remote, there is no geographical restriction for applicants who wish to apply from around the UK however a professional home working environment with excellent broadband connectivity is critical.
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