Average Clerk Works salary in Poole, Dorset

REED Accountancy are recruiting a Payroll Clerk for a leading organisation in Poole.  Please see details below:Payroll OfficerLocation: Poole  / On site  Permanent (can work 8am – 4pm or 7.30am – 3.30pm or 8.30am – 4.30pm) based on site in Poole.Salary: £32,228 – £33,191 per annumAn established organisation in the Poole area is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Officer to join its professional services team on a full-time, permanent basis.This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for its wider community.The RoleReporting into the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Officer will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring all salaries, deductions and pensions are processed accurately and on time, in line with statutory requirements and internal policies.Key ResponsibilitiesCalculate and process three monthly payrolls for staff (circa 680 employees)Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and pension schemes including Teachers’ Pensions, LGPS and NESTReconcile payroll reports and maintain accurate, auditable recordsProvide knowledgeable payroll support to colleagues via email, telephone and face-to-faceSupport year-end HMRC and pension reconciliations and associated auditsWork collaboratively with People and Finance teams to ensure a smooth employee experienceContribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processesUndertake additional duties appropriate to the role and gradeAbout YouProven experience in full payroll administration (education sector experience beneficial but not essential)Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detailClear communicator with a calm, solution-focused approachAble to work independently while contributing positively to a team environmentWhat’s on Offer27.5 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 30.5 days with serviceUp to 4 additional days’ leave during the Christmas closure periodAccess to a range of retail discount schemesNEST pension enrolmentSupportive, inclusive and people-focused working cultureRetention IncentiveOne-off incentive payment of up to £2,000 upon successful completion of probation (T&Cs apply)Amount determined at offer stage based on experience and skill set12-month post-probation commitment required (repayment applies for early departure)

REED Accountancy are keen to support our Poole based SME Wholesale client who are looking for an immediate Part Time Temp Sales Ledger Clerk to work within a small team. Part Time hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. Temporary Sales Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)Location: PooleIndustry: WholesaleDuration: 3 months ongoing Start Date: ASAP - Pay Rate £14.00 - £18.00 (umbrella) Hours: 09:00 - 13:00Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Sales Processing:Prepare and print shop sales reports from the previous day for the Managing Director.Work through bank statements to allocate and post transactions.Process cash reconciliations submitted by branches.Invoice Management:Once approved by the MD, process and publish invoices.Credit Control & Banking:Maintain oversight of banking activities.Handle credit control tasks, including chasing overdue payments and following up on emails.Ad Hoc Support:Respond to branch queries (e.g., payment updates, credit limit reviews).Answer occasional phone calls politely and direct them to the appropriate team member.RequirementsPrevious experience in a finance or sales ledger role (ideally 4–5 years, but not essential).Strong typing and manual data entry skills.Ability to follow procedures accurately.Comfortable handling phone calls and providing professional customer service.Familiarity with bespoke systems is an advantage (training provided).

REED Accountancy are keen to support our Poole based SME Wholesale client who are looking for an immediate Part Time Temp Sales Ledger Clerk to work within a small team. Part Time hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. Temporary Sales Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)Location: PooleIndustry: WholesaleDuration: 3 months ongoing Start Date: ASAP - Pay Rate £14.00 - £18.00 (umbrella) Hours: 09:00 - 13:00Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Sales Processing:Prepare and print shop sales reports from the previous day for the Managing Director.Work through bank statements to allocate and post transactions.Process cash reconciliations submitted by branches.Invoice Management:Once approved by the MD, process and publish invoices.Credit Control & Banking:Maintain oversight of banking activities.Handle credit control tasks, including chasing overdue payments and following up on emails.Ad Hoc Support:Respond to branch queries (e.g., payment updates, credit limit reviews).Answer occasional phone calls politely and direct them to the appropriate team member.RequirementsPrevious experience in a finance or sales ledger role (ideally 4–5 years, but not essential).Strong typing and manual data entry skills.Ability to follow procedures accurately.Comfortable handling phone calls and providing professional customer service.Familiarity with bespoke systems is an advantage (training provided).