Average Payroll Coordinator salary in the UK

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: Sherburn in Elmet Salary: £30,000 per year Job type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 8.30 - 5.30 Monday to Friday / Saturday working is required on a rota basis between May and November and is paid in addition to the basic salary. One late night until 8pm on a rota basis (May to October) About us: Acorn Event Structures are one of the largest suppliers of temporary structures to the Events Industry. Installing Staging and temporary structures to all major festivals and tours in both the UK and Europe. We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and a strong team-working ethic, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The role will primarily involve the full process of a large weekly payroll, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on time. You will work closely with HR and other departments to resolve payroll queries, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures. Key responsibilities: Monitor the wages mailbox throughout the day, responding promptly to HR & payroll-related queriesCollate daily working hours submitted by employeesCross-check hours against company vehicle tracker software to ensure accuracyProcess the full end-to-end weekly payroll, with employee numbers ranging from approximately 70-160 depending on seasonUse Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 50 Accounts systemsProcessing SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, expenses, deductions, pensions, P45sGathering new starters details and set up employees on Sage 50 PayrollUploading project data from wages to SAGE accountsComplete payroll year-end proceduresUpload and process employee expenses within Sage 50 AccountsLiaise with employees on a daily basis, resolving payroll and HR queries efficientlyConduct staff inductions and issue contracts of employmentComplete VISA applications for foreign nationalsMaintain and update company live spreadsheets accuratelyAssist with wider HR administration Qualifications/Requirements: 1/2 years' experience processing payrollExcellent numeracy skills and attention to detailMultilingual would be adventurousAbility to prioritise tasks effectively and work well under pressureExperience with Sage 50 payroll is advantageous Benefits: 21 days holiday + 8 Statutory bank holidays (also gaining 1 extra day per year for every year worked)3% Company pension contributions with the option of salary sacrificeBike2work schemeCasual dress codeOn site parkingFlexible when required Candidates with experience of: Payroll Admin, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Analyst, may also be considered for this role.

A well-established organisation based near Watford is seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join the team on a permanent basis. Please note, this role is fully-office based so you will be expected to be on-site 5 days per week. Reporting into the HR Director, you will be responsible for managing the payroll function for the group, you’ll support the processing of monthly payroll and pensions, produce reporting and analysis and ensure the smooth operation of both in-house and outsourced payroll processes. In order to be suitable for this role, you will be an articulate payroll professional with experience utilising ADP software. You will have solid knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing within multi-site companies and have the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced organisation. It is key that you are a consummate communicator in order to be the first point of contact for any payroll queries. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator to join a brand-new role within a growing business.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Coordinator to join an established team, due to an internal transfer. This is a key role focused on managing payroll operations across multiple UK sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.This is a full-time and permanent opportunity, working fully-office based.  Key Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for around 130 employees.Collate timesheet data from all depots, ensuring accuracy and completeness.Download and manage payroll spreadsheets for processing.Liaise with managers across five depots to ensure timely submission of timesheets.Support two sites with manual payroll processes.Maintain clear communication with depot managers regarding payroll queries.Set up new employees on the payroll system.Maintain accurate employee records and updates.Complete payroll-related reporting and assist with pension submissions.Support year-end processes and statutory reporting requirements.Handle office expenses and monthly salaries (to be integrated into the role).Assist with ad-hoc payroll and administrative tasks as required. Skills & Experience Previous experience in payroll administration (weekly payroll preferred).Familiarity with payroll systems (MorePay experience advantageous; Sage Payroll experience easily transferable).Strong Excel skills for data collation and reporting.Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across multiple sites. To be successful in this role you must have previous experience working in a similar payroll position. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume weekly payroll is key, along with confidence using payroll systems and Excel. You must be an excellent communicator, with the ability to work autonomous and independently to meet strict deadlines.