Payroll Executive / Payroll Senior

Headway Recruitment; Morley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll bureau in Morley is looking for a Payroll Executive or Payroll Senior. In this role, you will manage the complete payroll process for various clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy. This position offers a salary of £28,000 - £33,000 with generous benefits including flexible holidays and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have prior payroll experience and a solid understanding of UK laws.

Benefits

23-26 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Assurance

Aegon pension scheme

EV car scheme

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tech benefits

Company bonus scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within a bureau context preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong team player and independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple client payrolls with accuracy.
• Handle various payroll-related documentation and queries.
• Assist and mentor junior team members if at senior level.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Ability to run multiple payrolls

Sage 50 experience

CIPP qualification

Job description

Overview

Payroll Executive / Payroll Senior - Leeds (LS1)

Full Time Permanent 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 DOE

Are you looking to take your payroll career to the next level? Whether you're currently a Payroll Executive ready to step up, or already established as a Payroll Senior seeking a fresh challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team in a growing payroll bureau.

As a Payroll Executive or Payroll Senior, you'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, managing the full end-to-end payroll process and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service delivery. You'll play a key role in a supportive team where development and progression are genuinely encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Processing multiple client payrolls on different pay frequencies as a Payroll Executive or Payroll Senior
• Handling starters, leavers, statutory payments, P45s, P46s and P60s
• Submitting RTI reports to HMRC and generating BACS payments
• Managing auto-enrolment pensions, liaising with providers, and supporting compliance
• Assisting with CIS submissions and setting up new payroll clients
• Dealing with payroll queries from clients and employees
• As a Payroll Senior, you may also support and mentor junior team members

About you

• Previous payroll experience (payroll bureau background desirable)
• Comfortable running multiple payrolls to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of payroll systems (Sage 50 experience advantageous)
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation & auto enrolment
• CIPP qualification (a plus, but not essential)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What\'s on offer

• Salary £28,000 - £33,000, depending on whether you join as a Payroll Executive or Payroll Senior
• 23-26 days holiday + bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Flexible bank holidays
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Group Life Assurance
• Aegon pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Additional benefits including EV car scheme, gym membership, cycle to work & tech benefits
• Agile working & company bonus scheme
• Regular social events and professional development opportunities

If you\'re an ambitious Payroll Executive eager to step up, or an experienced Payroll Senior looking for a new opportunity, we\'d love to hear from you.