Average Payroll Clerk salary in the UK

Forge Talent are currently working with a high growth business, who have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Clerk to join their team. Initially working across streamlines companies Payroll from Weekly to Monthly you will then be working closely with the Group Finance Controller across the Group Payroll. Responsibilities including : Inputting all Employees hours into spreadsheet / reconciling against company systemsCalculating Holiday and Overtime PayDealing with all Payroll Queries - Liaising with HRMCPayroll Journals & ReportingPayroll ProjectsAssist with ad Hoc Finance Duties - including Purchase Ledger Benefits : 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompetitive Salary £30K - £35k2pm Finish FridayCareer Progression / DevelopmentFlexibility working hours Experience : Minimum 2 years experience of working across end to end PayrollSolid Communication and IT SkillsPurchase Ledger experience would be beneficial but not essentialMust have worked in a finance backgroundManufacturing experience desirable. If interested in the Payroll Clerk position, please send your CV over to me -

Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced, hands on Payroll Clerk to join thier busy team and be part of the wider Finance Team. The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate and timely salary and expense payments to the Group’s employees in line with statutory requirements and Group policy whilst providing the business with accurate payroll costings and data. As a Payroll Clerk within the Payroll Team your key responsibilities will be: Responsibility for end to end payroll processing for a number of Local Company Offices and branches within the Group including full monthly reconciliation of payroll, preparation and submission of BACS and RTI files.Responsibility for processing employee expense and mileage payments. To include checking for tax status, particularly in terms of 24 month rule for site based employees and reimbursement for commute travel.Ensure all payroll deadlines are maintained through an awareness of priorities and workload.Maintaining in depth knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, including Local Government Pension Schemes.Assist in creating and posting all payroll journals to the Finance system.Assist in reconciling and paying over third party and pension payments.Maintain P11d and payroll records for company benefit schemes, particularly the Private Medical Scheme and Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.Retain payroll records in accordance with statute and policy.Producing ad-hoc reports as required by the business.Assist in attending to queries raised by employees and business, ensuring all emails in the generic Payroll Inbox are cleared on the allocated day.Support with project work as required.Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in compliance with Group policy and relevant Data Protection guidelines. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Good level of educationGood level of written and spoken EnglishKnowledge of relevant Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly excelExperience of using integrated HR/Payroll softwareAbility to carry out all technical payroll calculations manuallyProven experience in a complex payroll environmentProven experience of working as part of a teamA courteous and helpful manner when resolving issuesAbility to prioritise with a flexible approachStrong customer service skillsAttention to detail Desirable CIPP or similar qualification.Experience of working within a Finance environmentExperience of Resourcelink Additional Information This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in their office 3 days per week. They will provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile and flexible working wherever possible. They are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. In return for your hard work, they offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus, and a car scheme that will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You'll also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the run car leasing scheme.

Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced, hands on Payroll Clerk to join thier busy team and be part of the wider Finance Team. The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate and timely salary and expense payments to the Group’s employees in line with statutory requirements and Group policy whilst providing the business with accurate payroll costings and data. As a Payroll Clerk within the Payroll Team your key responsibilities will be: Responsibility for end to end payroll processing for a number of Local Company Offices and branches within the Group including full monthly reconciliation of payroll, preparation and submission of BACS and RTI files.Responsibility for processing employee expense and mileage payments. To include checking for tax status, particularly in terms of 24 month rule for site based employees and reimbursement for commute travel.Ensure all payroll deadlines are maintained through an awareness of priorities and workload.Maintaining in depth knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, including Local Government Pension Schemes.Assist in creating and posting all payroll journals to the Finance system.Assist in reconciling and paying over third party and pension payments.Maintain P11d and payroll records for company benefit schemes, particularly the Private Medical Scheme and Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.Retain payroll records in accordance with statute and policy.Producing ad-hoc reports as required by the business.Assist in attending to queries raised by employees and business, ensuring all emails in the generic Payroll Inbox are cleared on the allocated day.Support with project work as required.Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in compliance with Group policy and relevant Data Protection guidelines. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Good level of educationGood level of written and spoken EnglishKnowledge of relevant Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly excelExperience of using integrated HR/Payroll softwareAbility to carry out all technical payroll calculations manuallyProven experience in a complex payroll environmentProven experience of working as part of a teamA courteous and helpful manner when resolving issuesAbility to prioritise with a flexible approachStrong customer service skillsAttention to detail Desirable CIPP or similar qualification.Experience of working within a Finance environmentExperience of Resourcelink Additional Information This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in their office 3 days per week. They will provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile and flexible working wherever possible. They are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. In return for your hard work, they offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus, and a car scheme that will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You'll also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the run car leasing scheme.