Explore and Apply for Payroll Officer jobs in Leicester, United Kingdom

Your new company

An established accountancy and advisory practice with a long history of supporting a wide range of businesses is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its dedicated payroll function. The firm provides services to organisations of all sizes, from small owner‑managed companies to large international groups, and is recognised for delivering reliable, high‑quality support across finance, tax, and payroll.

Your new role

This is a full‑time, permanent position within a busy payroll bureau environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Payroll Manager and wider team, taking responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of weekly, four‑weekly, monthly, and annual payroll cycles. The role involves managing multiple client payrolls with varying levels of complexity and maintaining strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

• Managing end‑to‑end payroll processing for a diverse portfolio of clients, via Iris Payrite system
• Handling multiple payrolls across different frequencies and structures.
• Ensuring payroll data is accurate, complete, and fully reconciled.
• Applying auto‑enrolment requirements, including assessments, enrolments, and opt‑outs.
• Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC.
• Preparing and processing P32 information each month.
• Calculating statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.
• Responding to client payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Completing year‑end tasks, including statutory returns.
• Supporting a high‑quality client experience and contributing to continuous service improvement.

What you'll get in return

• A supportive working environment within a well‑established professional services firm.
• Opportunities to develop your payroll expertise across a wide variety of clients and payroll structures.
• Ongoing training and exposure to complex payroll scenarios to help broaden your technical skills.
• The chance to work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative, team‑focused setting.
• Stable, full‑time employment with clear processes, structure, and long‑term career potential.
• A role where your contributions are recognised, and where accuracy, initiative, and client service are genuinely valued.

What you need to do now

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