We have partnered with a global leading food business that is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Finance Specialist to support their UK&I Finance Team in a busy manufacturing environment. This is a 12 mointh FTC You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations while also supporting wider financial activities. As the business transitions from a paper-based system to a digital Time & Attendance platform, your expertise will help guide the change. On Offer * Salary will be circa £40K to £45K * 25 days holiday bank holidays * Private medical insurance (post-probation) * Dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment * A company culture driven by entrepreneurship, inclusion, and purpose Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing: * Process and verify monthly payroll data in collaboration with HR and our outsourced provider. * Submit returns to HMRC, pension providers, and ensure statutory compliance. * Calculate sick pay, holiday pay, benefits-in-kind, EV salary sacrifices, etc. * Respond to employee payroll queries and maintain confidentiality. Finance Operations * Reconcile payroll and bank accounts monthly. * Support financial close processes (month-end/year-end). * Assist with capital project and intercompany payroll reporting. * Maintain payroll control accounts and assist with manpower budgeting. * Compliance & Reporting * Ensure adherence to payroll legislation and data protection laws. * Submit RTI and pension contributions. * Manage payroll aspects of external audits. HR & Data Analysis * Provide accurate HR data reporting (e.g. headcount, turnover, compensation). * Collaborate on performance, recruitment, and budgeting reports. Candidate Qualifications & Experience * Experienced in payroll processing, ideally in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial setting * Familiar with paper-based and digital Time & Attendance systems * Confident working with Sage, Excel, and possibly ERP systems like SAP or Oracle * Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and pension requirements * Excellent communication and time-management skills * Proactive self-starter with a high level of integrity and accuracy * CIPP / AAT qualified (or working towards) * Experience working with Workday or similar systems * Exposure to manufacturing finance operations