Lead Payroll Officer

Lead Payroll Officer - Temporary - 2 months - Carmarthen - Immediate startYolk is delighted to be working with a Health and Social Care organisation who require a short term Lead Payroll Officer to help process their payroll requirements across all their sites.You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate records, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting payroll-related queries. This position plays a vital role in ensuring payroll integrity and contributing to the overall financial control environment.You will be based at our brand-new Carmarthen office, easily commutable from Swansea, and part of a collaborative finance team where knowledge is shared and support providedWhat you will be doing:-Prepare and process monthly and ad-hoc payroll cyclesCalculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory payments (PAYE, NIC, pensions)Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including RTI submissions and year-end reportingMaintain accurate payroll systems and employee recordsManage new starters, leavers, and contractual changes (including P45s and P60s)Respond to payroll queries from employees and managersProduce General Ledger files for import into Sage 200Essentials:-Strong numerical and analytical abilityKnowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirementsExperience processing payroll in a fast-paced environmentHigh attention to detail and commitment to confidentialityAbility to work independently and manage ..... full job details .....