I'm supporting a well‑established business in Leeds who are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis for 3-6 months. This is a key role sitting between the Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager, ensuring the smooth, accurate, and compliant delivery of payroll across the organisation.

• Run weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy at point of payment

• Maintain employee records across time & attendance systems or Excel

• Process starters, leavers, variations, and wage changes

• Manage the payroll inbox and ensure correct filing of documents

• Handle BACS processing, reconciliations, and period‑end payroll tasks

• Update tax codes, deductions, and student loans from HMRC

• Ensure RTI submissions and P32s are completed accurately and on time

• Administer pensions across multiple schemes and submit payments

• Collate and process AOE payments, CSA schedules, and childcare vouchers

• Produce P45s and resolve payroll queries and corrections

• Liaise with Accounts teams and ensure all payroll data is stored correctly

• Several years' experience in payroll processing

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and statutory payments

• Confident with payroll systems and advanced Excel

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information

• Comfortable working independently and within a busy team

If you are interested and are immediatley, please apply below or forward your CV to haroon.hussain@markssattin.com

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