New Job Opening: Payroll Administrator in York

Job Description

Payroll Administrator
Location: York
Salary: Up to £27,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full time

Looking for a payroll role where your work genuinely supports something unique?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business in York, known for delivering highly recognisable, large-scale projects across the globe. Working as part of a close-knit finance team, you will play a key role in keeping payroll accurate, compliant and running smoothly across the business.

This is a varied position where you will take ownership of payroll processes while also supporting wider finance activity, giving you exposure beyond a typical payroll role.

What makes this role different?

• Join a creative, niche manufacturer with global impact


• Work in a stable, supportive finance team with strong leadership


• Enjoy a genuinely balanced working week of 35 hours


• A broad role combining payroll ownership with wider finance exposure

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process across weekly and salaried payrolls


• Calculate and process weekly and 4-weekly timesheets accurately


• Generate payroll reports and ensure all data is correctly recorded


• Administer payroll changes including new starters, leavers and amendments


• Calculate statutory payments including maternity, paternity and sickness


• Support the Financial Controller and wider finance team with planning and reporting tasks


• Assist with ad hoc finance administration and project work as required

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a payroll position with end-to-end exposure


• Working knowledge of Sage payroll systems - essential


• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Outlook


• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy


• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines


• Comfortable working in a varied role within a busy finance function

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £27,000 depending on experience


• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional leave with service


• Birthday leave


• Enhanced family leave policies


• Pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• 35 hour working week with consistent weekday hours

Apply now

If you are looking for a payroll role in York where you can take ownership, develop your skills and be part of a business delivering truly unique projects, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Castle Employment Group for a confidential discussion.