Payroll Officer in Ashton-under-Lyne, Borough of Tameside

Job Description

Teamwork Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established manufacturing business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end weekly payroll for employees at the Ashton-under-Lyne site, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely payments.

This position can be based in either Ashton-under-Lyne or Worksop, with occasional travel between sites.

Previous hands-on experience with SAP Payroll and SAP HR is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing.

• Process overtime, shift allowances, holiday pay and statutory payments.

• Maintain accurate employee records using SAP Payroll and SAP HR.

• Process starters, leavers and payroll amendments.

• Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension regulations.

• Prepare HMRC submissions, including FPS and EPS.

• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Monitor and validate SAP Time and Attendance records.

• Produce payroll reports for Finance and management.

• Support pension administration and salary exchange arrangements.

• Resolve employee payroll queries accurately and professionally.

• Assist with monthly payroll, audits and P11D reporting.

• Provide cover for the Payroll Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

• SAP Payroll and SAP HR experience – ESSENTIAL.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar payroll role.

• Experience processing end-to-end weekly payroll.

• Knowledge of SAP Time and Attendance systems.

• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, pensions and HMRC compliance.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Previous experience within manufacturing would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

• Company pension – 3% employer and 5% employee contributions via salary exchange.

• Life assurance – 1x annual salary.

• Monday to Friday, 37.5-hour working week.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Payroll Officer with strong SAP Payroll and SAP HR experience, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV.

Important: SAP Payroll and SAP HR experience are mandatory for this position.