Samworth Brothers
Payroll Team Leader
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Payroll Team Leader
Payroll Team Leader – Job Description
As a Payroll Team Leader at Samworth Brothers, you’ll take an active role in ensuring all company payrolls are processed accurately, on time, and in line with legislation and internal controls. If you’re passionate about supporting and developing your team—driving high-quality service delivery—this could be the next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and manage weekly and monthly payrolls with accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure compliance with PAYE, NIC, HMRC submissions, and all statutory payments.
- Audit data quality and maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll documentation.
- Calculate and process holiday, sick pay, statutory payments, profit share, and pension deductions.
- Reconcile and balance payroll control accounts weekly/monthly.
- Provide detailed payroll figures and reports to Finance teams.
- Support Payroll Administrators by:
- Setting priorities
- Ensuring quality service delivery
- Role-modelling high standards
- Deputise for the Group Payroll Manager alongside the fellow Team Leader.
- Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, and best practices across the payroll function.
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About You
At Samworth Brothers, we value collaboration and diverse perspectives—we believe success comes from working together. If you’re a team player who wants to deliver outstanding results, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience.
- Minimum 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience with large or complex payroll structures preferred.
- Familiarity with centralised payroll operations.
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) membership (not essential but welcomed).
What We Offer
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive—through open communication, flexibility, and continuous growth.
Benefits Include:
- Company pension scheme
- Access to:
- Health and well-being support (healthcare discounts, optical/dental benefits)
- Employee discount scheme
- Annual pay reviews and Profit Related Pay
- Extended leave opportunities
- Free on-site parking
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We invest in your future with:
- Training and development to help you unlock your potential
- Join a family-owned business with 10,000+ talented colleagues across the UK
Why Samworth Brothers?
We’re not just a payroll leader—we’re a key part of a fourth-generation family business trusted by leading UK retailers. Our brands (Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, etc.) reflect our commitment to high-quality food production and a supportive, collaborative culture.
Here, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a close-knit team where innovation, respect, and shared values drive success.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity—including neurodivergent talent—and ensure fair, bias-free recruitment.
If you require adaptions to the application or interview process, please let us know.
IMPORTANT: Samworth Brothers never charges job seekers a fee. If you have any concerns, contact an official representative.
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