Part Time Payroll Administrator

Part-Time Payroll Administrator Knutsford | £30,000–£35,000 FTE | Approx. 3 days per week | Temporary to Permanent I’m recruiting on behalf of a growing business based in Knutsford that is looking for an experienced…

Pay rate £30,000 – £35,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 August 2026

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Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Knutsford | £30,000–£35,000 FTE | Approx. 3 days per week | Temporary to Permanent

I’m recruiting on behalf of a growing business based in Knutsford that is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its team on a part-time basis.

The position will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the intention of moving to a permanent contract quickly. The role is expected to be around 3 days per week, with flexibility around working hours.

Reporting to the Head of Payroll/HR, you will take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of both weekly and monthly payrolls.

Key Responsibilities

* Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines

* Updating the payroll database and time management system with starter and leaver information

* Processing Tax, NI, SSP and SMP payments and deductions

* Maintaining accurate and confidential employee personnel and payroll records

* Responding to payroll, pay and attendance queries from colleagues

* Ensuring payroll information is accurate, up to date and compliant

* Supporting the wider Payroll/HR function as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

* A minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience

* Strong practical payroll knowledge

* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills – essential

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* The confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels

* The ability to work independently, prioritise your workload and meet deadlines

* Experience of Sage 50 would be beneficial

As the position is initially temporary, you should be available to start at short notice.

The Package

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 FTE, depending on experience
Hours: Approximately 3 days per week, with flexibility around working hours
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Parking: Free on-site parking
Contract: Temporary initially, with the opportunity to become permanent quickly

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a flexible part-time role within a growing business.

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