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.

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 !

Payroll Clerk Northwich Up to £33,000 per annum Hybrid Working Available After Probation (3 days office / 2 days home) 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday The OpportunityAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Clerk to join a growing and supportive payroll team in Northwich.Working closely with the Senior Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, delivering an accurate and professional service to businesses across a variety of sectors.This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll bureau experience who enjoys managing client relationships and working in a fast-paced environment. Key ResponsibilitiesProcess end-to-end weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.Administer Auto Enrolment and BACS payments.Manage payroll queries and provide exceptional client service.Build strong relationships with clients, HMRC, and third-party providers.Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within deadlines.Keep up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes.Support the wider payroll team and contribute to best practice initiatives. About You Extensive payroll experience within a bureau environment.Accountancy practice experience would be highly desirable.Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory payments, and Auto Enrolment.Confident processing payrolls from start to finish and resolving complex queries.Experience with payroll software; BrightPay experience would be advantageous.Excellent communication and client relationship skills.Strong organisational skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.Must be able to commute to the Northwich office.Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.