Payroll Officer

Search Consultancy LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD in Leeds is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our payroll team. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, handle starters and leavers, and act as a helpful point of contact for managers.

The role requires at least 2 years in payroll, solid knowledge of UK PAYE and pensions auto-enrolment, and experience with payroll software and Excel. Strong attention to detail and discretion are essential; CIPP is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role.
• Good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE and pensions auto-enrolment.
• Experience with payroll software and confident using Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A hardworking, reliable approach with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Outgoing and personable, with strong communication skills.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• CIPP qualification or working towards one is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculating and processing overtime, bonuses, commission, statutory pay and deductions.
• Handling starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
• Managing tax, National Insurance, pensions and other statutory deductions.
• Preparing and submitting HMRC RTI returns and year-end reports.
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers in a helpful, professional way.
• Carrying out payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Keeping confidential payroll records up to date and compliant with legislation.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Deadline oriented

Excel

UK payroll legislation

Education

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Officer

Location: LS25, Leeds
Salary: 30,000 - 33,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent

About the role

We're looking for a hardworking, outgoing Payroll Officer to join our friendly team. You'll play a key part in making sure our people are paid accurately and on time, while being a approachable point of contact for employees and managers.

If you have solid payroll experience and enjoy being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Processing weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Calculating and processing overtime, bonuses, commission, statutory pay (SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions
• Handling starters, leavers and changes to employee details
• Managing tax, National Insurance, pensions and other statutory deductions
• Preparing and submitting HMRC RTI returns and year-end reports
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers in a helpful, professional way
• Carrying out payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Keeping confidential payroll records up to date and compliant with legislation

About you

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role
• Good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE and pensions auto-enrolment
• Experience with payroll software and confident using Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A hardworking, reliable approach with the ability to meet deadlines
• Outgoing and personable, with strong communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion
• CIPP qualification or working towards one is desirable, but not essential

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.