Owen Reed is looking for a Temporary Payroll Assistant for a top law firm in London.

Working Arrangement: Temporary, Hybrid 4 days (2 days in the office, 2 days at home).

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Payroll Assistant to join a busy payroll team within a leading law firm in London. The Temporary Payroll Assistant will play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring all employee data is maintained and processed correctly.

This Temporary Payroll Assistant role is ideal for someone who is detail-focused, organised and confident working with sensitive financial information in a fast-paced professional environment. The Temporary Payroll Assistant will contribute directly to the smooth running of payroll operations and provide essential administrative support to the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll data as a Temporary Payroll Assistant.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records accurately.
• Check timesheets, overtime and absence records for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a timely manner.
• Support payroll reconciliations, reporting and data checks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and payroll legislation.
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll function as a Temporary Payroll Assistant.

Skills & Experience

The successful Temporary Payroll Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in payroll administration or as a Payroll Assistant.
• Strong numerical accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive and reliable attitude when working as a Temporary Payroll Assistant.