Payroll Supervisor

Sharp Consultancy are pleased to be working with a well-established organisation based in East Leeds who are looking to appoint a Payroll Supervisor on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of the payroll function while managing a small team in a stable and supportive environment.

Reporting directly into the business FC, this position will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, ensuring all statutory obligations are met. The successful candidate will also have line management responsibility for one Payroll Administrator supporting their development and overseeing day-to-day payroll activity.

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and in line with current UK legislation.
• Acting as the main contact for payroll queries across the business.
• Line managing one Payroll Administrator, including training and workload management.
• Reviewing payroll data, reconciliations and statutory submissions (RTI, pensions, etc.).
• Supporting audits and providing payroll-related reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.

• Proven experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally at Senior or Supervisor level.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Previous experience of line management or mentoring.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong systems and Excel skills.

• Salary of up to £40,000.
• Free onsite parking.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small payroll function.

This role would suit an experienced payroll professional ideally with previous line management responsibilities looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established business.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.