Senior Payroll Assistant - #2193427

Senior Payroll Assistant

Kirkstall area (Hybrid working)

Up to £38,000 (depending on experience)

37.5 hours

We’re working in partnership with a well-established, global organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with an international footprint and a reputation for quality and continuous growth. The organisation is currently undergoing a period of transformation, including system enhancements and ongoing acquisitions, making it an especially interesting time to join the team.

You’ll be part of an experienced payroll function, where support is readily available, but you’ll also be trusted to take ownership of your work and contribute to wider improvements across the department.

This is a varied and hands-on position, offering exposure to both day-to-day payroll operations and wider project work. You’ll play a key role in ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time, while also supporting system changes and process enhancements.

The role will involve covering some of the following:

• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, and pension contributions
• Administering statutory payments including maternity, paternity, and sickness absence processing in line with statutory legislation
• End to end payroll processing
• Preparing payroll reconciliations and producing payroll journals for finance
• Company car reporting and payrolling of benefits
• Liaising with HMRC and carrying out submissions
• Pension scheme administration
• Dealing with more complex payroll queries
• Reviewing existing processes, identifying discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting on payroll projects and audits when required

You will ideally have/be -

• Previous end to end experience within a payroll function, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Good understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, tax codes, year end processes and payroll reporting
• Confident using payroll systems and Excel
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
• A proactive and professional approach, with strong communication skills

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working., 2 or 3 days in the office
• The opportunity to join a global organisation with a strong reputation and continued growth
• A supportive and knowledgeable payroll team
• Exposure to systems and project work, offering valuable development experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a structured, detail-focused environment, while also being part of a business that is evolving and investing in its future.

If you’re looking to take on a role where you can make a meaningful contribution within a global organisation, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.