Job Title: TEMPORARY PAYROLL ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER)

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Date Posted: 9 MARCH 2026

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Start Date: ASAP

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Application Method: By email, including covering letter and CV to heather@shepherdpartnership.com

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Job Description:

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A vacancy has arisen for a Temporary Payroll Administrator to join our small but busy payroll team. This role is to cover maternity leave.

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The role involves the processing of payroll and automatic enrolment for a range of clients. If you have a keen interest in payroll and a strong eye for detail, this could be the opportunity for you!

 

The position is 3-4 days per week, and we can offer some flexibility in working hours for the right candidate. This is an office-based role, and the successful candidate will ideally be able to start immediately/as soon as possible.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Accurately input payroll data and process automatic enrolment

• Process statutory payments and deductions

• Provide clear and accurate information to clients and colleagues

• Maintain records in line with company procedures

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Person Specification

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• Previous payroll experience

• Good IT skills, including competence in Excel and Word

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to check your own work

• Good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation

• Trustworthy and discreet as client and employee confidentiality is crucial to this role

 

Working Environment

You will join a supportive team in a modern and comfortable working environment. Our recently renovated offices are bright, spacious and air-conditioned.

 

We also offer:

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• Free on-site parking

• Shower and changing facilities for those who run or cycle to work, or wish to exercise at lunchtime

 

As a team, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of client service and technical expertise, and we would love to welcome someone who shares these values.

 

Qualifications

 

No formal qualifications are required for this role.

 

Location

 

The role will be based at our Skipton office.

 

Salary

 

The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience.