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Payroll Officer

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a well‑established organisation within the public services sector to recruit a confident and highly capable Payroll Officer for an immediate start.
 
Summary of the role
 
This is a fast‑paced payroll position requiring someone who can independently manage high‑volume monthly processing with accuracy and confidence. You will take full ownership of payroll operations, ensuring timely and compliant delivery. Ideal for a proactive payroll professional who thrives in structured processes and understands the demands of a 24/7 workforce.
 
Details of the role
 
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer who has single‑handedly processed at least 180 payments per month and is fully proficient in iTrent. You will join a supportive team environment but will be trusted to manage your own workload, applying strong judgement, attention to detail and a solutions‑focused approach. This role suits someone from a services‑based or shift‑pattern environment, where accuracy, pace and consistency are essential.
 
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: 3‑month temporary assignment
Working week: 37.5 hours p/w
Start: ASAP
Location: London
Hybrid: Ideally 3 days in the office, but 2 or even 1 day can be accommodated for the right candidate
 
Responsibilities

Payroll processing - Independently manage end‑to‑end monthly payroll for 180+ staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance
iTrent management - Maintain and update payroll records, workflows and reporting within iTrent
Data reconciliation - Reconcile timesheets, shift patterns and variable pay elements across a 24/7 workforce
Compliance oversight - Ensure alignment with statutory requirements, internal controls and audit standards
Query resolution - Act as first point of contact for payroll queries, providing timely and accurate responses
Process improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen payroll accuracy
Person specification
 
Essential

iTrent experience 
Proven experience processing 180+ payments per month single‑handedly
Attention to detail
Clear, professional and confident communication skills
Desirable

Sector understanding background in services, healthcare, facilities, security or any 24/7 shift‑based environment
 
If you are an experienced Payroll Officer with strong iTrent capability and the ability to manage high‑volume processing independently, we would love to hear from you.
 
Please apply today to be considered.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout

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