We have partnered with a global leading food business that is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Finance Specialist to support their UK&I Finance Team in a busy manufacturing environment.

This is a 12 mointh FTC

You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations while also supporting wider financial activities. As the business transitions from a paper-based system to a digital Time & Attendance platform, your expertise will help guide the change.

On Offer

* Salary will be circa £40K to £45K

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Private medical insurance (post-probation)

* Dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment

* A company culture driven by entrepreneurship, inclusion, and purpose

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing:

* Process and verify monthly payroll data in collaboration with HR and our outsourced provider.

* Submit returns to HMRC, pension providers, and ensure statutory compliance.

* Calculate sick pay, holiday pay, benefits-in-kind, EV salary sacrifices, etc.

* Respond to employee payroll queries and maintain confidentiality.

Finance Operations

* Reconcile payroll and bank accounts monthly.

* Support financial close processes (month-end/year-end).

* Assist with capital project and intercompany payroll reporting.

* Maintain payroll control accounts and assist with manpower budgeting.

* Compliance & Reporting

* Ensure adherence to payroll legislation and data protection laws.

* Submit RTI and pension contributions.

* Manage payroll aspects of external audits.

HR & Data Analysis

* Provide accurate HR data reporting (e.g. headcount, turnover, compensation).

* Collaborate on performance, recruitment, and budgeting reports.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

* Experienced in payroll processing, ideally in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial setting

* Familiar with paper-based and digital Time & Attendance systems

* Confident working with Sage, Excel, and possibly ERP systems like SAP or Oracle

* Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and pension requirements

* Excellent communication and time-management skills

* Proactive self-starter with a high level of integrity and accuracy

* CIPP / AAT qualified (or working towards)

* Experience working with Workday or similar systems

* Exposure to manufacturing finance operations