Average Payroll salary in the UK

Payroll AdministratorBournemouth - Office Based£30,000 - £40,000A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join a thriving UK hotel Group employing circa 500 employees, across 8+ hotels nationally, head quartered in Bournemouth. Working within a small finance team - reporting to the Senior Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This role is critical in ensuring our valued employees are paid correctly and on time, while maintaining full compliance with all relevant legislation.RequirementsProcess end-to-end payroll for approximately 500 employees on fortnightly and monthly pay cycles.Maintain accurate employee records, including new starters, leavers, changes to pay rates, and leave balances.Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, agreements, and company policies.Manage payroll-related queries from employees in a timely and professional manner.Accurately process leave entitlements, allowances, bonuses, and deductions.Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy between systems.Skills & ExperienceProven experience in a Payroll Administrator or similar role. CIPP qualification is highly desirable.Strong hands-on experience with a managed payroll system (experience with Employment Hero would be advantageous).Sound knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Excellent organisational and time-management skills.Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.BenefitsA competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000.Eemployee recognition scheme.Investment in your training and career development.Additional extra day off for your birthdayStaff discounts hotels within the group - food, beverages and holidays

Castlefield are working with a well established organization on a Payroll Vacancy following a retirement in the team. Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (30 mins for lunch) Monday – Friday (Could Reduce Hours 4 days a week)Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, benefits include 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), company sick pay, pension scheme, length of service awards, and further benefitsContract: PermanentDutiesEnd-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative complianceProcessing starters and leavers on HR, including Right to Work checksCollating and processing payroll data including hours, overtime, absences, and holiday payAdministering statutory payments, pensions (auto-enrolment), and payroll deductionsProcessing ad-hoc payments such as bonuses, commissions, and expensesFinalising payroll submissions, payments, payslips, P45s, and HMRC RTI/EPS filingsProducing payroll, journal, and management reports including headcount, turnover, and absent

Our client, a well-established and growing accountancy firm, are seeking a full or part time senior Payroller to join their growing business in Oxfordshire.Reporting into the Partners, the key responsibilities include:Payroll Processing & Review:Prepare, process, and review payrolls for all assigned clients, ensuring accuracy of pay, deductions, statutory payments, and RTI submissions.Oversee and quality-check payrolls completed by team members.Pension Administration:Manage workplace pension schemes, including enrolments, re-enrolment, contributions, and provider submissions.Monitor and maintain compliance with pension legislation and deadlines by assisting our designated auto enrolment team with the data required for declarations of compliance.Client Account Reconciliation:Reconcile client payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.Ensure correct payment of PAYE, NIC, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.Client Support & Query Resolution:Act as a main point of contact for client payroll queries, providing prompt and accurate guidance.Build strong client relationships and ensure high service standards.Compliance & Deadlines Management:Track payroll and pension deadlines to ensure timely submissions and avoid penalties.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice by attending webinars and ongoing CPD.Team LeadershipSupervise two payroll assistants, assisting with training, guidance, and workload oversight. Support performance development and promote continuous improvement within the team.Candidates that apply must have previous Payroll experience at a senior or supervisory level. A relevant payroll or accounting qualification is desirable, along with full UK working rights. Attention to detail is key, as well as the ability to liaise with both internal staff as well as external customers. In return our client offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience), and can offer flexible hybrid working arrangements – 2 days a week in the office, and enhanced benefits. Also flexibility on working hours, to a minimum of 3 days.