Average Payroll Officer salary in the UK

Payroll OfficerLocation: Knowsley (Hybrid Working)Salary: £33,000-£35,000Hours: 37.5 per weekHoliday: 25 days + Bank HolidaysAn established and growing organisation based in Knowsley is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage UK payroll in partnership with an external payroll provider.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional (ideally working in a bureau, or someone with previous bureau or outsourced payroll experience), who is looking for an in-house environment with greater ownership and visibility.This is a standalone role within the Finance team, working closely with HR and reporting directly to the Financial Controller.The RoleThis is a hands-on payroll coordination position covering weekly and monthly payroll cycles. The role requires strong Excel capability and a high level of accuracy.Key responsibilities include:Managing weekly and monthly payroll processesCollating and consolidating Excel timesheets into master payroll spreadsheetsSubmitting payroll data to an external payroll bureauChecking, validating and reconciling payroll reportsProcessing expenses, allowances, bonuses and salary sacrifice arrangementsManaging statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPPEnsuring compliance with PAYE, NIC and HMRC requirementsPosting payroll journals and supporting audit processesActing as the primary internal contact for payroll-related queriesThis role requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate will have:Proven experience coordinating or managing weekly and monthly payrollStrong working knowledge of PAYE, NIC, statutory payments and HMRC complianceAdvanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas and data validationExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsConfidence working in a standalone payroll positionBenefits£33,000-£35,000 salaryHybrid working25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysOption to buy or sell up to 5 additional daysGenerous employer pension contributionAnnual bonusHealth schemeApplication ProcessThe recruitment process consists of a single face-to-face interview.If you are currently working in payroll, this role could be an excellent next step.Apply now to be considered.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, values-led organisation in the North East seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join them on a part-time, 3-month temporary basis. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role will focus on maintaining core finance and payroll operations, supporting handover and documentation, and ensuring day-to-day financial processes run smoothly during a period of change.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging day-to-day finance activities, including payroll, purchase ledger, and expense processingPreparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepaymentsReconciling accounts, including supplier ledgers, income streams, and credit card transactionsEnsuring timely and accurate financial reporting and documentationSupporting handover, process documentation, and identifying any operational risksResponding to routine finance queries and resolving discrepanciesCarrying out other finance-related tasks as requiredEssential:Experience in Payroll and Purchase LedgerHours: 24 per week Salary: £29,000 to £31,00 FTE

NLB Solutions are working with a business that are looking for a new payroll specialist to join the team and deal with client needs and deal with end to end payroll processing within a small but effective team. The Payroll Manager is looking for someone that has experience of working in a busy and fast paced office and have the ability communicate with internal and external stake holders. This is a full time role for a Payroller, handling end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining and updating employee payroll records, and processing payments in a timely and accurate manner. The position also requires preparing payroll reports, communicating with clients, answering inquiries, and collaborating with the wider team to support client payroll needs.The offices are based centrally just outside St Albans and have parking and access to local amenities and the Payroll Manager is looking for someone that they are able to support so that this individual is able to take on more responsibilities in time to come. Person Spec: Strong experience in payroll processing in a multi-client payroll environment is desirable.Knowledge of payroll compliance, auto-enrolment, taxation regulations, and legislative requirements.Excellent organisational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills required for managing multiple clients and deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members and resolve payroll-related enquiries professionally and efficiently.CIPP qualification or qualified by experience in a payroll role, is an advantage.