Payroll Officer


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£30,000 to £33,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS25 6ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

Payroll Officer

Location: LS25, Leeds

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Job type: Full-time, permanent

About the role

We're looking for a hardworking, outgoing Payroll Officer to join our friendly team. You'll play a key part in making sure our people are paid accurately and on time, while being a approachable point of contact for employees and managers.

If you have solid payroll experience and enjoy being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Processing weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time

Calculating and processing overtime, bonuses, commission, statutory pay (SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions

Handling starters, leavers and changes to employee details

Managing tax, National Insurance, pensions and other statutory deductions

Preparing and submitting HMRC RTI returns and year-end reports

Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers in a helpful, professional way

Carrying out payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy

Keeping confidential payroll records up to date and compliant with legislation

About you

At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role

Good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE and pensions auto-enrolment

Experience with payroll software and confident using Excel

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

A hardworking, reliable approach with the ability to meet deadlines

Outgoing and personable, with strong communication skills

Able to handle sensitive information with discretion

CIPP qualification or working towards one is desirable, but not essential

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to miles.collins@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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