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Payroll Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 17 February 2026
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 March 2026
Location: PE29
Remote working: On-site only
Company: ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0000078694-43277

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Summary

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 Harry.Severn@ARCgroup.co.uk


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