Payroll Supervisor

  • ARC Group
  • Ramsey, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Payroll Supervisor (Temp to Permanent)
Location: Huntingdon (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week PART TIME
Salary: From £25,000 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience

A well-established organisation is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join its Accounts Team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an office-based role offering part-time hours across five days per week.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for managing the weekly payroll process and supporting payroll-related reporting and job costing activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while also supporting the wider Accounts function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process weekly payroll using Sage payroll software.

  • Gather, calculate and input payroll data accurately and efficiently.

  • Calculate pay based on timesheets, benefits, statutory payments and deductions.

  • Respond to employee queries regarding pay, deductions, attendance and timesheets.

  • Maintain and update holiday pay records, including JIB holiday and benefits data.

  • Prepare and maintain pension and auto-enrolment information in collaboration with the Group Finance Director.

  • Manage changes relating to job status, exemptions and job titles for weekly paid staff.

  • Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and internal procedures.

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies within payroll and timesheet records.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records in line with GDPR requirements.

  • Produce payroll reports for record-keeping and management review.

  • Check and post engineer expenses to projects, maintaining accurate expense records.

  • Issue wage slips and process payments.

  • Provide general support to the Accounts Team as required.

  • Adhere to company health & safety, environmental, quality, and information security standards.

Skills & Experience Required
  • Minimum of two years experience in payroll and general accounts.

  • Experience using Sage Payroll and Sage Accounts software.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

  • Ability to work effectively to deadlines.

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced person seeking part-time hours within a supportive finance team, with the potential for a permanent position.

For further information please contact Harry Severn or to submit a CV, please get in touch using (url removed)