Payroll Administrator

Salary/Rate:£30000 - £35000 per annum
Job type:Perm
Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a fantastic business which is currently going through an exciting period of growth. They are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a permanent basis. They are happy to consider both full-time and part-time applicants for a full-time equivalent salary of between £30,000 and £35,000, depending on experience.

As a Payroll Administrator, you'll play a key role within the business, undertaking a range of responsibilities to support the payroll function. This is a fantastic opportunity for any experienced Payrollers, who are looking for their next challenge within an impressive organisation and a supportive team.

What will you be doing?

  • Processing and reconciling monthly payroll across multiple business units.
  • Inputting, validating and reconciling overtime, bonuses, subsistence and deductions.
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data.
  • Submitting P46 (Car) information to HMRC in line with quarterly deadlines.
  • Keeping group benefit listings up to date to support HMRC compliance, audits and year-end reporting.
  • Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers.
  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and current employment law.
  • Liaising with HR and finance teams regarding starters, leavers and salary changes.
  • Assisting with audits and year-end payroll procedures.
  • Supporting process improvements for payroll delivery.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Previous experience as a Payroll Administrator or within a similar role.
  • Familiarity with payroll software and strong Excel skills.
  • Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organisational ability.
  • Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax codes.
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.

What's on offer?

  • Hybrid working.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Both full time and part time working arrangements.
  • Opportunity for growth and career development.

Apply now to avoid missing out on this brilliant opportunity, or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for further details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Job ref: EK/6267Post Date: 01.10.25

Meet Our Recruiter

Eleanor Kirk

Eleanor Kirk

Consultant | Transactional & Part-Qualified Finance

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