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Payroll Administrator

Job description

​Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for your next challenge with a business that genuinely values its payroll function?

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing Leeds-based organisation as they look to appoint an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys managing the end-to-end payroll process whilst working within a collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time across a diverse employee population.

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Key responsibilities will include:

  • Processing end-to-end monthly payroll

  • Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP

  • Processing starters, leavers and employee amendments

  • Managing payroll deductions, pensions and benefits

  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data

  • Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and management

  • Assisting with year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11Ds

  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and payroll best practice

  • Supporting continuous improvements across payroll processes

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience within a payroll administration position

  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes

  • Experience using payroll systems and Excel

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • The ability to work effectively to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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If you're a payroll professional seeking a new opportunity with a reputable Leeds employer, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact Liam Connolly at Sharp Consultancy today.

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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.