Payroll and Accounts Administrator Part time (3 days) 1 Year Maternity Cover Wakefield £27,000 - £32,000 (Pro rata) An organised, numbers‑savvy administrator is needed to take ownership of payroll, timesheet processing and invoicing for a busy recruitment operation in Wakefield. If you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this role gives you full control of the weekly cycle and the satisfaction of seeing a clean, accurate payroll go out every time. What the role looks like You’ll be the central point for all things payroll and timesheets, making sure every detail is captured, checked and processed on time. That includes maintaining trackers, setting up payroll and umbrella spreadsheets, reviewing the Timesheet Portal, resolving approver issues, and ensuring hours, rates and NI details are correct before anything moves forward. You’ll liaise with approvers and recruiters to keep outstanding timesheets moving, investigate missing approvals, and communicate directly when something needs chasing. Once the data is in place, you’ll take responsibility for writing invoices, matching them to timesheets, checking totals, scanning, saving and sending everything out accurately and on schedule. Alongside this, you’ll manage weekly reporting, maintain up‑to‑date contact information, and keep the workflow organised so nothing is missed. What you’ll bring Strong attention to detail and confidence working with spreadsheets. A calm, methodical approach to deadlines. Clear communication skills when dealing with approvers, recruiters and clients. The ability to spot discrepancies and resolve issues quickly. Experience in payroll, timesheet processing or recruitment admin is an advantage. This is a role where accuracy genuinely impacts the business. When payroll runs smoothly, invoices go out correctly and timesheets are processed without delay, everyone feels it. If you take pride in getting things right and enjoy being the reliable backbone of an operational team, this position offers a stable, structured and rewarding fit.