Job title: Payroll Associate (12-month FTC)
Emp type: Full-time
Pay rate: negotiable
Location: Bristol, UK
Job published: 02-02-2026

Job Description

Citadel Source is partnering with a successful, well-known company based in the Bristol area to recruit an experienced Payroll Associate to join their payroll team.

 

The role

In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in managing and administering rewards programs, supporting payroll operations, and helping shape the future of in-house payroll management. The role is based on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility to go permanent for the right individual. 

 

About you 

To succeed in this role, you will need prior experience in a similar position and a strong understanding of payroll. You will be detail-oriented, organised and have strong communication skills.

 

As a Payroll Associate, your role will include, but not be limited to: 

  • Monthly payroll administration support to include new starters, leavers and benefit changes
  • Update and maintain the benefits portal 
  • Assist with year end transactions, including P60's, etc 
  • Monitoring the payroll inbox and acting on queries and escalation 
  • Any other payroll duties as required
  • Assist the Payroll Manager in aligning outsourced payrolls and integrating them in-house

 

What the client has to offer

  • A salary level up to £33,000 per annum 
  • Hybrid working 
  • Parking on-site 
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 

 

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Bethany Wetherill at Citadel Source.