Payroll Officer

Salary: Up to £37,000 + 10% bonus

Location: Leeds (Hybrid – typically 1 day a week in office, 3 during month‑end)

Join a high‑performing in‑house payroll team delivering for thousands across the UK & Ireland. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and take pride in accuracy under pressure, this could be your next big move.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process high‑volume payroll across the UK & Ireland
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑payroll checks to ensure 100% accuracy
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, and statutory bodies to ensure compliance
• Reconcile deductions, third‑party payments, and payroll to the General Ledger
• Respond to payroll queries with professionalism and attention to detail
• Support system enhancements, audits, and continuous process improvements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing large, complex payrolls (1,000+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI, PAYE, and Auto Enrolment
• Experience with ResourceLink (desirable)
• Stable career history and strong in‑house payroll background
• Calm under pressure, highly organised, and detail‑driven
• A team player with great communication skills and a proactive mindset

Interested? Contact Betsy today! (url removed)

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