I'm supporting a well-established business in Leeds who are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis for 3-6 months. This is a key role sitting between the Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager, ensuring the smooth, accurate, and compliant delivery of payroll across the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesRun weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy at point of payment
Maintain employee records across time & attendance systems or Excel
Process starters, leavers, variations, and wage changes
Manage the payroll inbox and ensure correct filing of documents
Handle BACS processing, reconciliations, and period-end payroll tasks
Update tax codes, deductions, and student loans from HMRC
Ensure RTI submissions and P32s are completed accurately and on time
Administer pensions across multiple schemes and submit payments
Collate and process AOE payments, CSA schedules, and childcare vouchers
Produce P45s and resolve payroll queries and corrections
Liaise with Accounts teams and ensure all payroll data is stored correctly
Several years' experience in payroll processing
Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and statutory payments
Confident with payroll systems and advanced Excel
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information
Comfortable working independently and within a busy team
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