Payroll Administrator

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in Sheffield is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves reconciling payroll, maintaining accurate records, and handling payroll queries. The company offers hybrid working, allowing two days per week at home and 25 days holiday. If you have experience in payroll or finance and strong organisational skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days per week at home)

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance environment.
• Strong numerical accuracy and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile monthly payroll across business units.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll software familiarity

Numerical accuracy

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Ability to handle sensitive information

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a leading engineering business in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with the appointment of a permanent Payroll Administrator.

This is a fantastic opportunity as the business has huge plans for growth coming up, and is an excellent employer.

What will you be doing?

• Process and reconcile monthly payroll across several differing business units for all employees
• Input, validate, and reconcile overtime, subsistence, bonuses, and deductions
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
• Managing the submission of P46 (Car) detail to HMRC inline with quarterly deadlines, ensuring accurate reports of company car allocations and changes
• Maintain and update the group listing of employees with all company benefits to assist in ensuring compliance with HMRC guidelines relating to taxable benefits, supporting audit readiness and accurate year-end reporting
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and current employment law
• Liaise with HR and finance teams on salary changes, starters, and leavers
• Assist with audits and end-of-year payroll procedures
• Develop and maintain good working relationships
• Follow and help develop processes for the delivery of payroll work

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance environment
• Familiarity with payroll software and Excel
• Strong numerical accuracy and organisational skills
• Understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax codes
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working (2 days per week at home)
• 25 days holiday

Please apply below or for more information, contact Lewis.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.