Payroll Officer, Leeds, Upto £26k

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Officer to join their Leeds team. This full-time role involves end-to-end payroll management, ensuring compliance with UK laws, and delivering reliable payroll experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of payroll experience and strong numerical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £26,000

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Supportive and friendly team environment

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a payroll role preferred.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation is essential.
• Proficiency in payroll software like Sage or Xero is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Process monthly payroll for over 500 staff.
• Resolve payroll-related queries and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Experience in a payroll role (minimum 1 year preferred)

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices

Tools

Payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero)

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Payroll Officer, Leeds, Upto £26k, bradford

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Client:

Hays

Location:

bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Payroll Officer - £26,000 | Leeds | Full-Time

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for payroll? We're looking for a proactive and reliable Payroll Officer to join our client's team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.

Role Overview:

As the Payroll Officer, you'll manage the full payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and delivering a seamless payroll experience. You'll collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain accurate records and resolve any payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll for all member of staff, including multiple payroll runs of over 500 members of staff
• Maintain and update payroll records
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements
• Respond to employee payroll queries
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits
• Support year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a payroll role (minimum 1 year preferred)
  
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar)
• High attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £26,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for training and career development

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