Payroll Administrator
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-3.30pm

The Role
Our client, a respected manufacturer in the engineering sector, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Administrator to take ownership of the payroll function end-to-end. This role is perfect for someone with solid payroll experience who is looking to grow further, with opportunities to support the wider Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

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Process bi-weekly payrolls and subcontractor payments accurately and on time

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Maintain payroll records (new starters, leavers, tax code updates)

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Manage time and attendance system and timesheet entry

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Ensure statutory payroll compliance

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Handle employee payroll queries (payslips, deductions, tax codes)

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Manage monthly HMRC, pension, and other payroll-related payments

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Upload pension contributions to the provider portal

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Prepare payroll reporting (bi-weekly, monthly, and year-end: P60s, P11Ds, P32s, RTI)

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Process payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations

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Support finance with accounts payable, invoice processing, and expenses

Skills & Experience

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Previous end-to-end payroll experience essential

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Accounts/finance exposure desirable (training provided)

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Familiarity with payroll/accounting software (e.g. Sage) and time & attendance systems (Time-Pro a bonus)

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Strong numerical and analytical skills

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High level of attention to detail and confidentiality

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Good communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

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Positive, flexible, and self-motivated

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Team player with initiative

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Reliable and adaptable

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Professional and respectful

Benefits

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Salary: £26,000 per annum

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Company pension scheme

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Full training and development opportunities

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Supportive, friendly working environment