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Payroll senior officer

HaysManchester, Greater Manchester

Salary
£40k – £40k
Posted
7 July 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Hays is hiring a Payroll senior officer in Manchester, a accounting & finance role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £40k – £40k. Hays holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Your new company A well-established and people-focused public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Renowned for its commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development and delivering excellent services to the community, the organisation offers a supportive and collaborative working environment. Operating a hybrid working model, you'll split your time between the office (3 days per week) and home (2 days per we…
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: Hays — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £40k – £40k
  • How this salary compares: about 19% below the £49,459 median across 590 accounting & finance roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Similar roles nearby: 14 other live accounting & finance roles in Manchester browse them
  • Posted: 7 July 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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Accounting and finance professionals — including chartered accountants, financial analysts, audit managers, and compliance specialists — are sponsored across banking, insurance, and professional services. Multinational firms and Big Four accountancy practices are the most consistent sponsors in this category.

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