Average Payroll salary in the UK

PayrollerBuryHybrid & Flexitime£27,000 - £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 Bury with an excellent local 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 due to a long-serving team member retiring.The flexibility:This is one of the most flexible payroll roles you’ll find in practice:Hybrid workingFlexitime with core hours of 10am–2pm12pm finish on a FridayIt’s ideal for someone with commitments outside of work — or simply someone who values balance and wants their life to fit around their job, not the other way around.The team:You’ll be part of a small payroll team of three, 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.

Part-Time Payroll AdministratorWe are recruiting an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join a well-established accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys a varied role within a supportive and professional environment.The Role:You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payrolls across a varied workload, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation.Key Responsibilities:Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrollsCalculating statutory payments, bonuses and holiday paySubmitting RTI to HMRC and ensuring PAYE/NIC complianceAdministering workplace pension auto-enrolmentPreparing payslips and year-end reports (P60s, P11Ds)Maintaining payroll records in line with GDPR requirementsResponding to payroll-related queriesKey Requirements:Previous payroll experience within an accountancy or payroll bureau environmentStrong knowledge of UK payroll legislationExperience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Moneysoft, Sage or Xero PayrollHigh attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines independentlyDesirable:Experience with CIS returnsKnowledge of bookkeeping or general accountancy practicesGood working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeWhat’s on Offer:Competitive salary, dependent on experiencePart-time positionFriendly and supportive working environment

Payroll Supervisor On-site - 5 days per weekSalary: Up to £35,000 The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor to join a busy, multi-site organisation supporting a large operational workforce. This role will support the delivery of payroll services for approximately 6,000 employees across multiple UK locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who is looking to step into or further develop supervisory responsibilities within a high-volume and deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payroll runs each month Assist in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-site workforce Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, variable hours, overtime and statutory payments Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders Support the Payroll Manager with team coordination, workload allocation and mentoring junior team members Ensure payroll processes comply with HMRC regulations, pension auto-enrolment and statutory requirements Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and audit preparation Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems About You Previous payroll experience within a high-volume environment Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments Experience working with complex payroll elements such as variable pay or shift-based workforces would be advantageous Previous experience supporting or mentoring team members is desirable Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Payroll qualifications are beneficial but not essential What's On Offer Salary up to £35,000 Opportunity to develop supervisory experience within a large and structured payroll function Exposure to complex payroll operations Stable and growing business environment Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.