Payroll Administrator

VIA MATCH LIMITED; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA MATCH LIMITED in Leeds (Hybrid) is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the busy Payroll and Finance function, with exposure to multi-site UK payroll operations.

You will report to the UK Payroll Manager, process weekly and monthly payrolls, maintain records, handle starters and leavers, and ensure HMRC compliance so employees are paid accurately and on time. Start date: 1 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or processing.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good Excel and data-handling skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll desirable.
• Experience with time and attendance systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Validate payroll data ahead of payment runs.
• Maintain employee payroll records and spreadsheets.
• Process new starters, leavers, and changes.
• Produce and issue P45 documentation.
• Update tax codes, student loan deductions, and HMRC changes.
• Support PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory submissions.
• Reconcile payroll reports for funding.
• Assist with auto-enrolment and pension administration.
• Prepare pension reports and submissions.
• Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Handle payroll queries.
• Assist with payroll variations.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Payroll processing

Excel data handling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Time and attendance systems

Job description

Payroll Administrator

£30,000 p/a Hybrid LS27 7NA

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, well-established business in the Leeds area for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy Payroll and Finance function. This is a great opportunity to work across multiple UK entities, gaining broad exposure to multi-site payroll operations within a supportive, collaborative team.

You'll report into the UK Payroll Manager and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, every cycle.

Start Date:

1 September 2026

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Validating payroll data ahead of payment runs
• Maintaining and updating employee payroll records and spreadsheets
• Processing new starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Producing and issuing P45 documentation
• Updating tax codes, student loan deductions, and statutory changes from HMRC
• Supporting PAYE, National Insurance, pension, and statutory payroll submissions
• Reconciling payroll reports and providing data to Finance for payroll funding
• Supporting auto-enrolment and company pension scheme administration
• Preparing pension reports and assisting with pension payment submissions
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and SPP
• Handling employee payroll queries relating to pay, tax, deductions, and pensions
• Assisting with payroll variations such as salary changes and wage increases
• Helping ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC legislation

What Our Client Is Looking For:

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or processing role
• A solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good Excel and data-handling skills
• Confident, professional communication skills for resolving payroll queries
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll or a similar system is desirable
• Experience with time and attendance systems is beneficial

What Stands Out:

• Sage 50 Payroll (or similar) experience
• Time and attendance systems exposure

What's On Offer:

• A role with a business backed by strong long-term investment and growth plans
• A supportive, close-knit Payroll and Finance team
• Exposure to complex, multi-site payroll operations
• Genuine opportunity to develop your payroll career
• The chance to play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time