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The Payroll Coordinator is a key member of our clients Finance team, responsible for supporting payroll operations and providing administrative coordination across Finance and HR. The role ensures accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing, alongside the effective administration of employee benefits and payroll related reporting.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate and maintain accurate payroll data to support monthly payroll processing for approximately 200-250 employees
Support the end-to-end payroll cycle, including joiners, leavers, salary changes, payments and related documentation
Liaise with the external payroll provider as required, ensuring payroll data is accurate, complete and submitted within agreed deadlines
Maintain and update payroll records within the Sage payroll system, carrying out regular data accuracy checks
Work to agreed payroll deadlines and service-level requirements, ensuring consistent and timely delivery
Administer employee benefits schemes, including Cycle to Work, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, and professional subscriptions
Record and administer statutory payments and deductions, including SSP, SMP, SPP, and Shared Parental Pay
Respond to employee queries relating to payroll, pensions, and benefits, escalating complex issues where appropriate
Support communication of payroll-related changes to employees when required
Prepare monthly payroll reports and support PAYE payment processes, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
Assist with payroll year-end activities, including preparation of P60 data and supporting documentation for P11D and PSA submissions
Prepare and reconcile monthly pension data and journals for UK, Ireland, and UAE payrolls
Post salary and payroll journals to Sage following reconciliation checks
Assist with reconciliations to management accounts and provide payroll-related reporting as required
Work closely with HR to ensure accurate maintenance of employee payroll data and timely updates
Coordinate the expenses process, including verification and payment administration
Assist in preparing payroll documentation for annual salary reviews and bonus payments under HR direction
Provide general payroll and administrative support to the wider Finance team as required
Maintain payroll procedures documentation and contribute to updates to the payroll manual
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar payroll-focused role
Working knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation, with a willingness to develop further knowledge
Strong numerical accuracy with proven ability to perform reconciliations and validation checks
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
Intermediate Excel skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across Finance, HR, and the wider business
Reliable and flexible approach to managing workload demands
Nice to have:
Experience using Sage payroll systems
Exposure to multi-country payrolls (UK and Ireland)