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Payroll Officer Wellingborough (On-Site) £28,000 – £32,000 Temporary with Potential to Become Permanent Immediate Start Preferred We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing distribution business in Wellingborough who require an experienced Payroll professional to step into a key role within their finance function. This is not a supervisory or strategic position — it is a hands-on, detail-driven payroll processing role where accuracy and reliability are absolutely critical. If you are someone who takes pride in getting payroll right first time and can confidently manage end-to-end processing, this could be an excellent opportunity. The Role You will take responsibility for: Processing monthly payroll for 250–300 employees Managing Sage Payroll alongside manual processes and external systems Handling SSP, SMP, maternity, and agency hours accurately Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies Supporting with labour and production KPI data input where required Working closely with the Finance Manager for review and sign-off There are some existing payroll errors that need careful attention, so this role requires someone methodical and confident in their knowledge. What We're Looking For Strong, recent experience using Sage Payroll (essential) Experience processing payroll for 200+ employees Excellent attention to detail and low error track record Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation Confident Excel user Able to retain information quickly and work independently Experience within distribution, manufacturing or another operational environment would be beneficial but is not essential. Why This Role? Immediate opportunity to make a tangible impact Potential to move into a permanent role Stable and established distribution business Competitive salary Supportive Finance Manager This role would suit an experienced Payroll Officer or Payroll Administrator who enjoys being hands-on and delivering accurate, timely payroll in a busy operational environment. If you are available immediately or on short notice and have strong Sage Payroll experience, please apply for a confidential discussion. TPBN1_UKTJ