Average Payroll Clerk salary in Poole, Dorset

Job OverviewThe role will primarily work with the payroll manager processing weekly and monthly payrolls across different operating companies. This role will also provide support to the Finance department with the processing of employee expenses and monitoring and processing of company credit cards across the different operating companies. Key ResponsibilitiesWeekly payroll – checking and updating clocking reports, liaising with various managers to ensure correct hours are captured, importing clocked hours into the payroll system, checking absences are correctly paid in line with company policy, producing weekly payroll for review, capturing weekly payroll reports.Monthly payroll – Producing monthly payrollProvide cover to Payroll Manager during holiday periods.Employee expenses – processing monthly employee expenses both from manual claim forms and on SAP Concur for all companies within the groupAssisting with updating expenses policy Company credit cards – Managing any employee enquiries, contacting Barclaycard to resolve queries, checking SAP Concur for completeness of employee claims and follow up any unprocessed claims. Also assisting with the posting of the credit card journal.Prepare monthly payroll journals for all companiesP11Ds and PSAAssisting Finance with other employee related tasks – payroll apportionmentsAny other ad hoc duties as required.ExperienceEssential GCSE’s (Grade A-C) or equivalent including English and MathematicsDemonstrate prior payroll experience.Excellent data entry skills Experience of working in payroll systems.Good working knowledge of databases and Microsoft packagesExceptionally high standards with meticulous attention to detailA flexible team player with the ability to work proactivelyExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)A self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude and a down to earth approachable mannerA problem solver with the ability to assume responsibility and act on own initiativeCustomer focused.

Job OverviewThe role will primarily work with the payroll manager processing weekly and monthly payrolls across different operating companies. This role will also provide support to the Finance department with the processing of employee expenses and monitoring and processing of company credit cards across the different operating companies. Key ResponsibilitiesWeekly payroll – checking and updating clocking reports, liaising with various managers to ensure correct hours are captured, importing clocked hours into the payroll system, checking absences are correctly paid in line with company policy, producing weekly payroll for review, capturing weekly payroll reports.Monthly payroll – Producing monthly payrollProvide cover to Payroll Manager during holiday periods.Employee expenses – processing monthly employee expenses both from manual claim forms and on SAP Concur for all companies within the groupAssisting with updating expenses policy Company credit cards – Managing any employee enquiries, contacting Barclaycard to resolve queries, checking SAP Concur for completeness of employee claims and follow up any unprocessed claims. Also assisting with the posting of the credit card journal.Prepare monthly payroll journals for all companiesP11Ds and PSAAssisting Finance with other employee related tasks – payroll apportionmentsAny other ad hoc duties as required.ExperienceEssential GCSE’s (Grade A-C) or equivalent including English and MathematicsDemonstrate prior payroll experience.Excellent data entry skills Experience of working in payroll systems.Good working knowledge of databases and Microsoft packagesExceptionally high standards with meticulous attention to detailA flexible team player with the ability to work proactivelyExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)A self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude and a down to earth approachable mannerA problem solver with the ability to assume responsibility and act on own initiativeCustomer focused.

Sheridan Maine is supporting our Bournemouth-based client in recruiting a Payroll Officer to take full ownership of a monthly payroll cycle and play a key role within a busy HR function. This is a permanent opportunity offering real autonomy, close collaboration with Finance, and the chance to help shape and improve end-to-end payroll processes.In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a complete, accurate, and fully reconciled monthly payroll for approximately 150 employees. Alongside payroll ownership, you will also support broader HR activities as capacity allows, acting as a key link between HR and Finance and providing day-to-day support to employees.Hybrid (Dorset / South Coast Based, occasional office attendance in Bournemouth) Key ResponsibilitiesTake responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll processValidate, process, and review all payroll inputs ensuring accuracy and completenessMaintain a clear audit trail for all payroll activity and adjustmentsReconcile payroll outputs against the general ledger, HMRC submissions, and pension provider dataInvestigate variances and provide clear explanations for all discrepanciesMonth-End Reporting & AnalysisProduce a comprehensive monthly payroll pack for Finance reviewProcess salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and adjustmentsManage HMRC submissions and ensure PAYE/NIC complianceOversee pension submissions and reconciliations in line with regulationsAct as the main contact for payroll-related queries across the businessPartner closely with Finance and HR to ensure data integrity and alignmentIdentify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and reduce manual workSupport HR administration including contract letters and HR system updates (as capacity allows)Assist with employee relations casework and general HR queriesSkills & Experience2–3 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll within a medium-sized organisation (100+ employees preferred)Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory paymentsExperience producing payroll reconciliations and reporting packsExposure to HR or People team environments and awareness of HR processesStrong IT & Excel skills for reporting and analysisOrganised and reliable, able to work to strict monthly deadlinesProfessional, discreet, and comfortable handling sensitive dataStrong communicator with a pragmatic, problem-solving approachYou are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.