Payroll Assistant

Recreo Global; Ossett; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the payroll function from start to finish. This role is suited for detail-oriented individuals with payroll experience, offering opportunities to support the Finance team and develop professionally. The position is full-time with a salary of £26,000 per annum and includes training and a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Full training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous end-to-end payroll experience essential.
• Accounts/finance exposure desirable (training provided).
• Familiarity with payroll/accounting software (e.g. Sage).

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls and manage statutory compliance.
• Maintain payroll records for starters, leavers, and updates.
• Handle employee payroll queries and prepare payroll reporting.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

Numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Time-Pro

Job description

Overview

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-3.30pm

The Role: Our client, a respected manufacturer in the engineering sector, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Administrator to take ownership of the payroll function end-to-end. This role is perfect for someone with solid payroll experience who is looking to grow further, with opportunities to support the wider Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls and subcontractor payments accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records (new starters, leavers, tax code updates)
• Manage time and attendance system and timesheet entry
• Ensure statutory payroll compliance
• Handle employee payroll queries (payslips, deductions, tax codes)
• Manage monthly HMRC, pension, and other payroll-related payments
• Upload pension contributions to the provider portal
• Prepare payroll reporting (bi-weekly, monthly, and year-end: P60s, P11Ds, P32s, RTI)
• Process payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support finance with accounts payable, invoice processing, and expenses

Skills & Experience

• Previous end-to-end payroll experience essential
• Accounts/finance exposure desirable (training provided)
• Familiarity with payroll/accounting software (e.g. Sage) and time & attendance systems (Time-Pro a bonus)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail and confidentiality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Positive, flexible, and self-motivated
• Team player with initiative
• Reliable and adaptable
• Professional and respectful

Benefits

• Salary: £26,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly working environment