Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer (Part-Time)Location: Wakefield

Salary: £35,000 (FTE)

Part-Time Opportunity in a Leading Manufacturing Company - 24 Hours a Week, 3 Days a Week

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer seeking a flexible, part-time role? A well-established manufacturing company in Wakefield is looking for a driven professional to manage payroll operations for 150 employees across salaried and hourly roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to work 24 hours a week (3 days a week) while delivering accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll processes within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Payroll Officer, you'll play a central role in ensuring payroll runs smoothly and accurately while supporting compliance and reporting requirements. Your responsibilities include:

• Monthly Payroll Production: Process payroll for salaried employees and oversee time and attendance data for hourly staff using the inhouse payroll system
• Timesheets Management: Review weekly timesheets, address exceptions, and ensure accurate preparation for payroll runs.
• Financial Reporting: Create payroll journals, factory hours reports, and headcount changes for the Finance team.
• Compliance & Reporting: Submit RTI for two PAYE accounts, handle tax deductions, and manage annual P11D submissions.
• Pensions Administration: Enrol employees in the company pension scheme and upload monthly figures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Payments Setup: Prepare payroll and HMRC payments for banking approval on a monthly basis.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll professional with excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a part-time capacity. You'll need the following:

• Proven payroll experience
• A strong understanding of payroll processes, tax compliance, and pension administration.
• Familiarity with payroll systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with employees, managers, and agencies.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to enjoy part-time flexibility while playing a critical role in a thriving manufacturing business. You'll benefit from:

• Working just 24 hours a week (3 days a week)-perfect for work-life balance.
• Competitive salary for part-time hours.
• A supportive work environment focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A chance to use your skills and expertise in payroll to drive operational efficiency.

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