Average Payroll Clerk salary in the UK

PayrollerManchester City CentreHybrid & Flexitime£26,000 - £30,000If you enjoy payroll and are looking for a role where flexibility, stability and people genuinely matter, this is an opportunity worth considering.This is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester City Centre with an excellent reputation — not just for the work they do, but for how they treat their staff. People stay here, and this role has only become available as they continue to expand their team.The team:You’ll be part of a small payroll team of five, which means shared responsibility, proper cover during holidays and a supportive environment during busy periods.One of the biggest ‘sells’ of this role is the people you will be working with. Everyone is really friendly, kind and supportive – exactly what you want if you’re looking for a close-knit department and long-term stability.The Role:The great thing is there’s plenty of variety in the role; a far cry from just data input or number crunching.Your core duties will include:Monthly payrolls alongside a small number of weekly clientsHandling everything from setting up new starters to completing payroll year endHandling all aspects of starters, leavers and calculations such as SSP, SMP etcHandling payroll queries from individualsManaging any workplace pension schemesYour colleagues to one side the owners invest heavily in making sure the team are happy. There’s an open-door policy that gives you an opportunity to discuss anything you want including job, your career, salaries or simply bringing ideas and suggestions to the table – you will be listened to here…it’s what’s made them so successful.Your experience:To be considered for the role you must have previous payroll experience – ideally in a firm of accountants or bureau managing multiple clients; however industry background will be considered.Due to the nature of the role anyone without current UK Payroll experience will not be considered so please do not apply.Summary:If flexibility, being part of a friendly team and having a supportive management team is important to you this is a brilliant payroll position for you to consider.If you would like a confidential discussion please click apply.

This temporary Payroll Clerk position in the transport & distribution industry requires expertise in payroll processing and attention to detail. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration within the accounting & finance department.Client DetailsThis opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the transport & distribution sector. The company is known for its professional approach and commitment to operational excellence in Birmingham.DescriptionProcess payroll accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to company procedures and regulations.Manage employee records, including tax codes, benefits, and deductions.Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management promptly.Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Assist with maintaining and updating payroll systems and processes.Collaborate with the accounting & finance team to ensure seamless financial operations.Prepare and submit reports related to payroll for internal and external stakeholders.Support the team with ad hoc payroll and administrative tasks as needed.ProfileA successful Payroll Clerk should have:Proficiency in payroll systems and software.A solid understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.Strong numerical and organisational skills.The ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Previous experience in payroll processing or a related accounting & finance role.Job OfferAn hourly pay rate of £19.00 to £23.00, depending on experience.The chance to work in a reputable organisation within the transport & distribution industry.Access to a workplace pension scheme.A temporary role based in Birmingham, offering flexibility and valuable experience.If you are detail-oriented and skilled in payroll administration, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected organisation. Apply now to be considered for this exciting Payroll Clerk role!

Your new companyHays Accountancy & Finance is supporting a major Norfolk employer who are looking for an experienced payroll clerk to join them in an ongoing temporary role for at least 3 months, which may be extended.Your new roleAs the temporary payroll clerk, you will join the team and take responsibility for processing new starters, leavers and any contract changes which will affect their pay, as well as checking approved hours for any faster payments. You will mainly manage the monthly payroll with your duties being processing staff expenses using an ERP-based HR & Payroll system, and updating sickness records, so ideally, you will have experience of SSP and other HMRC deductions.As the business has various departments, you will be tasked with producing payroll-related reports as well as dealing with queries from the employees and senior management. What you'll need to succeedYou will be immediately available and have experience of processing end-to-end payroll, including staff expenses, and be aware of standard payroll legislation as well as HMRC statutory deductions. This is a busy, fast-paced, dedicated payroll team who process over 1,200 staff across various payrolls who require temporary support for at least 3 months, which may be extended.What you'll get in returnAs explained, this will be a temporary 3-month role employed via Hays Accountancy & Finance as an agency worker based on a salary of circa £29,500, working 5 days a week (37hours) with a potential element of hybrid working, subject to experience and qualifying period.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk