Payroll Assistant

Sewell Wallis is working with a brilliant business in Bradford, North Yorkshire, who are looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This role has arisen due to the business going through a period of growth. The business is a well-respected company and are very well known for ensuring strong relationships are built between their clients. The role is a great opportunity to gain exposure working in a busy and fast-paced environment who are an industry leader. Within this role you will be working alongside a friendly team with a manager who has extensive experience they are keen to pass on. What will you be doing? Oversee the end-to-end processing of bi-monthly payroll for a workforce of 450, incorporating elements such as salary sacrifice arrangements, banked hours, and pension contributions, all delivered within strict deadlines. Process staff mileage and expense reimbursements, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained prior to payment. Collaborate closely with HR to align and update employee records in Sage, ensuring precision in payroll calculations. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll queries from both internal stakeholders and external bodies, including HMRC and pension providers. Track and review attendance data for office-based staff, identifying and reporting any discrepancies in hours worked or punctuality to relevant line managers. Prepare and post payrol…