Payroll Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group • Fareham, England • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Fareham, Hampshire on a short-term basis, covering holiday leave for approximately 4 - 5 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to support a busy finance function during a key period, including year-end activity.

What will the Temporary Payroll Assistant role involve?

  • Supporting weekly and monthly payroll runs to ensure accurate and timely payments

  • Processing weekly payroll 

  • Assisting with monthly payroll 

  • Supporting payroll year-end activities during March/April

  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data

  • Using Sage 50 for payroll processing and reporting

  • Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders
  • Suitable Candidate for the Temporary Payroll Assistant vacancy:

  • Previous exp...