Payroll officer

Payroll Officer

Leeds

3‑6 month FTC

35,000 – 40,000

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next exciting challenge with a growing company where you can play a key role within a busy and supportive team?

This fantastic company is looking for a Payroll Officer to join the team. This role sits between the Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager, providing support and expertise across payroll operations while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

In this role you will be responsible for running weekly and monthly payrolls, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and supporting payroll reporting and benefits administration. You will work closely with Finance, HR, and Accounts teams while helping to resolve payroll queries and maintain accurate payroll records.

This is an ideal role for someone with a strong payroll background looking for a new challenge within a fast‑paced environment where they can take ownership of key payroll processes and contribute to the success of the wider team.

The role

• Running weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring all information is accurate at the point of payment
• Processing BACS payments and completing payroll reconciliations
• Completing period‑end payroll processing and payroll reporting
• Updating tax codes, student loans, deductions and ensuring HMRC submissions are completed accurately
• Managing pension contributions, pension payments and third‑party payroll‑related payments
• Producing P45s and maintaining payroll records and reports
• Resolving payroll queries, wage corrections and payroll‑related issues
• Liaising with Finance, Accounts and other departments where appropriate

The person

• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and passionate about delivering an excellent payroll service
• Several years of payroll processing experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and HMRC requirements
• Proficient with payroll software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.