Payroll Officer

Sharp Consultancy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Rotherham is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage the entire payroll function. This role requires previous payroll experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You will work closely with a small finance team in a supportive environment. The position offers autonomy and is part of a respected organization that values its employees and encourages long-term relationships. Interested candidates should apply with their CV, referencing the position and the site where it was found.

Benefits

Stable workforce

Supportive team environment

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll role, ideally running payroll end to end.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of payroll.
• Ensuring payroll is accurate and compliant with current legislation.
• Managing starters, leavers, and payroll changes.
• Handling payroll queries from employees.
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers.
• Supporting the finance team with payroll reporting and related tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

I’m recruiting on behalf of an extremely well‑established engineering business based in Rotherham, with a long‑standing history of delivering high‑quality engineering solutions to clients across the UK. The company has built a strong reputation within its sector through consistent performance, technical expertise, and a commitment to long‑term relationships.

With a stable workforce and a people‑focused culture, the business offers a supportive working environment where employees are valued. They are now looking to appoint a Payroll Officer to take full ownership of the payroll function. This is a sole payroll role, working closely with a small and close‑knit finance team, offering both autonomy and support within a well‑structured organisation.

The role will include:

• End‑to‑end processing of payroll
• Ensuring payroll is accurate and compliant with current legislation
• Managing starters, leavers, and payroll changes
• Handling payroll queries from employees
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers
• Supporting the finance team with payroll reporting and related tasks

What they’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a payroll role, ideally running payroll end to end
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach

What’s on offer:

• Working for a well‑established and stable engineering business
• A sole payroll role with autonomy and responsibility
• Friendly, supportive, and close‑knit team environment
• Long‑term opportunity within a respected organisation

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.