Payroll Officer, Leeds, Upto £26k

Hays PLC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds seeks a Payroll Officer to manage the complete payroll cycle and ensure compliance with UK legislation. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in payroll software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 along with benefits such as 25 annual leave days and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in payroll preferred.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices.
• Proficiency in payroll software like Sage or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for over 500 staff members.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with HMRC.
• Respond to employee payroll queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in a payroll role

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Office, Leeds, Upto £26k

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits