Average Payroll Clerk salary in the UK

Interim Payroll ClerkWatford | 2-3 Days per Week in OfficeDay Rate Contract | Equivalent to c.£40,000 SalaryInterim Assignment Until Early 2027Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their payroll team on a long-term interim basis through to early 2027.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a busy and varied payroll environment and is looking to further develop their expertise while working alongside an experienced Payroll Lead.The RoleYou will play a key role in the successful delivery of monthly and quarterly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all payroll legislation and internal controls.Supporting a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees, you will be responsible for processing payroll changes, carrying out reconciliations, administering statutory requirements and ensuring accurate reporting throughout the payroll cycle.Key Responsibilities* Process all payroll activities required to deliver accurate monthly and quarterly payrolls.* Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers and contractual changes.* Process payroll deductions and benefits, including pensions, share schemes, insurance arrangements, social club deductions and allowances.* Calculate and process manual payroll adjustments, including part-month calculations and pro-rated payments.* Collate and process sickness, overtime and other payroll inputs.* Review payroll outputs, identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions before payroll completion.* Produce and review payroll reports, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.* Support the submission of statutory payroll reporting, including FPS and EPS submissions.* Process BACS payments and ensure timely salary payments.* Reconcile payroll accounts and support General Ledger postings and payroll journals.* Administer year-end payroll activities, including statutory updates and P60 production.* Support payroll governance, risk management and compliance procedures.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:* Previous experience working within a payroll environment.* Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll legislation.* Good knowledge of HMRC payroll requirements and statutory reporting.* Experience working with tax codes and payroll documentation, including P45s, P46s, P11Ds and P60s.* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.* Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work to strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.Desirable Experience* CIPP qualification (or working towards).* Experience using SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.* Experience within a large or complex payroll environment.What's on Offer* Long-term interim assignment through to early 2027.* Competitive day rate equivalent to circa £40,000 per annum.* Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the Watford office.* Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced payroll team.* Exposure to a varied payroll environment with opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge.Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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.

Michael Page are partnering with a successful business looking for a Payroll Clerk to join their growing Payroll team.Client DetailsOur client is based in Portsmouth, and due to a busy period and various ongoing projects the team is looking for additional support.DescriptionProcess payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.Handle payroll queries and provide resolutions in a timely manner.Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data confidentiality at all times.Calculate tax, National Insurance, and other deductions as required.Assist in the preparation of payroll reports for management and external stakeholders.Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to ensure seamless operations.Support audits by providing payroll-related documentation and insights.ProfileIn order to be considered for the Payroll Clerk vacancy, you must be able to do most, if not all of the above.Job OfferA competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £32,000 per annum.A permanent position.Opportunities to work in a supportive and collaborative accounting and finance environment.Potential for career growth and skill development within the organisation.A chance to contribute to a team that values accuracy and professionalism.If you are an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for payroll, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity !