Payroll Administrator

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Payroll Administrator

£30,000 p/a | Hybrid | LS27 7NA

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, well-established business in the Leeds area for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy Payroll and Finance function. This is a great opportunity to work across multiple UK entities, gaining broad exposure to multi-site payroll operations within a supportive, collaborative team.

You'll report into the UK Payroll Manager and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, every cycle.

Start Date: 1 September 2026

What You'll Be Doing

Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls

Validating payroll data ahead of payment runs

Maintaining and updating employee payroll records and spreadsheets

Processing new starters, leavers, and contractual changes

Producing and issuing P45 documentation

Updating tax codes, student loan deductions, and statutory changes from HMRC

Supporting PAYE, National Insurance, pension, and statutory payroll submissions

Reconciling payroll reports and providing data to Finance for payroll funding

Supporting auto-enrolment and company pension scheme administration

Preparing pension reports and assisting with pension payment submissions

Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and SPP

Handling employee payroll queries relating to pay, tax, deductions, and pensions

Assisting with payroll variations such as salary changes and wage increases

Helping ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC legislation

What Our Client Is Looking For

Previous experience in a payroll administration or processing role

A solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines

Good Excel and data-handling skills

Confident, professional communication skills for resolving payroll queries

A collaborative, team-oriented approach

Experience with Sage 50 Payroll or a similar system is desirable

Experience with time and attendance systems is beneficial

What Stands Out

Sage 50 Payroll (or similar) experience

Time and attendance systems exposure

What's On Offer

A role with a business backed by strong long-term investment and growth plans

A supportive, close-knit Payroll and Finance team

Exposure to complex, multi-site payroll operations

Genuine opportunity to develop your payroll career

The chance to play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time

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