Payroll Clerk (Temporary)

Company: Butler Rose Ltd
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Location: Dunstable
Job Description:

Part‑Time Payroll Clerk (Temporary Contract) – Accountancy Practice

Dunstable

£18 per hour | 3‑4 Days per Week

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a well‑established accountancy practice in the recruitment of a Part‑Time Payroll Clerk to provide 3‑month temporary cover due to staff absence. The role may be extended to 6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a friendly and supportive practice, processing bureau payrolls for a varied portfolio of approximately 120 clients. The role offers flexibility around working days, with workloads naturally increasing towards month‑end.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of approximately 120 clients
  • Manage a mix of payrolls, from director‑only companies to larger, more complex businesses
  • Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other payroll adjustments
  • Calculate variable pay, multiple pay rates, holiday pay and overtime where required
  • Respond to payroll queries and provide excellent client service
  • Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation
  • Use Moneysoft Payroll Manager to administer payrolls efficiently

Key Requirements

  • Previous payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment
  • Confident processing payrolls for a varied client portfolio
  • Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements and auto‑enrolment
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
  • Confident communicating with clients and resolving payroll queries
  • Experience using Moneysoft Payroll Manager is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

  • Around £18 per hour
  • Initial 3-month temporary contract with potential extension to 6 months
  • Enhanced pension
  • Flexible part‑time hours (3‑4 days per week)
  • Varied bureau payroll workload
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • On‑site role based in Dunstable

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more – 016 1388 5710 | d.petropoulos@butlerrose.com

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Posted: July 15th, 2026