Payroll Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Wigston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£32,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

UK payroll legislation MS Excel Sage 50 Payroll Payroll processing Payroll reporting Payroll compliance Payroll experience End-to-end payroll

FULL DESCRIPTION

Payroll Supervisor

Leicestershire

£30,000 - £32,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to join a well-established and growing business based in Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong end-to-end payroll experience looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive finance team.

Payroll Supervisor

Description of the role:

  • Oversee daily payroll processing and support payroll team members
  • Ensure accurate salary payments for a workforce of over 450 employees
  • Review payroll data including starters, leavers, deductions, tax codes, and statutory payments
  • Process and submit statutory payroll requirements including RTI, PAYE, NIC, pensions, and HMRC submissions
  • Prepare monthly and annual payroll reports including P32, P45, and P60 documentation
  • Support the administration of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment requirements
  • Manage payroll-related debt records for former employees and liaise with recovery agencies where required
  • Work closely with HR to ensure employee records, starters, and leavers are maintained accurately.
  • Coordinate payroll documentation and compliance requirements for audits
  • Monitor time and attendance systems, overtime, absenteeism, and working hours records.
  • Assist with payroll year-end reporting, audit preparation, and benefit reporting including P11D/BIK
  • Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements and efficiencies.

About you:

  • Minimum 4-5 years' payroll experience with full end-to-end payroll knowledge
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance
  • Previous experience supporting or mentoring payroll team members.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.
  • Strong IT skills including MS Excel and payroll reporting systems.
  • Experience using Sage 50 Payroll (highly desirable)

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge, apply today!

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