Payroll Co-ordinator

Vital Energi; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider in Lower Darwen is seeking a proactive Payroll Co‑ordinator to manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and support the payroll team. Candidates should have strong knowledge of payroll legislation, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment, with a focus on team collaboration and development.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Death-in-service insurance

EAP scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll roles with medium to large organizations.
• Hands-on experience managing P11D and PSA submissions.
• Flexibility to work on other tasks within skill set.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the monthly end-to-end payroll process.
• Oversee pay-rolling of company benefits.
• Prepare and reconcile P11D and PSA submissions.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Payroll Qualification – CIPP

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a proactive and dynamic Payroll Co‑ordinator to join our People team, based at our Head Office, Blackburn. As our Payroll Co‑ordinator at Vital Energi, reporting to our Group HR Office & Payroll Manager, you will support and co‑ordinate the full company end‑to‑end payroll to ensure timely and accurate payments to all employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Liaising closely with the Payroll Assistant and the wider People team to ensure payroll related administration throughout the full employee life cycle are completed. You will take responsibility for ensuring annual tasks including PAYE settlement, P11d submissions and salary reviews are completed. This is an exciting and varied role where you will support on departmental reconciliations, annual audits, preparing management information and journals along with identifying opportunities and drive for efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and support the monthly end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to all employees.
• Oversee and manage the pay‑rolling of company benefits.
• Reconcile and submit monthly pension contribution and ensure pension contributions and auto‑enrolment duties are accurately processed.
• Ensure monthly reporting to HMRC reconciles and is submitted.
• Ensure payroll operations adhere to UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pensions.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll reports for management.
• Preparation and submission of P11D and PSA in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile the company Death in Service and Healthcare policy reconciliations.
• Act as a point of contact for payroll and benefit related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Oversee year‑end payroll processes, including P60s and statutory reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare annual payroll journal and assist with audits.
• Assist and support with the preparation of company annual salary budget and salary review.

Qualifications

• Successful portfolio in an end‑to‑end payroll role with a medium to large organisation.
• Payroll Qualification – CIPP (desirable but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, and statutory benefits.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and strong Excel skills.
• Hands‑on experience managing P11D and PSA submissions.
• The ability to multi‑task, prioritise and delegate workload.
• Practical, logical with the ability to solve problems quickly.Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with employees, HR, and finance teams.
• Flexibility to work on other tasks within skill set.
• Be able to demonstrate self‑motivation.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Driving license is essential.

Company Overview

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We provide sustainable and viable energy solutions for our clients which not only meet their current energy requirements, but also anticipate their future energy demand. Our approach ensures the best solutions and technologies are adopted to provide significant financial and CO2 savings whilst also complying with policy and planning requirements and government Net‑Zero incentives. We recognise that our employees are one of the most valuable assets we can have. Therefore, in line with our strong growth plans, we believe it is crucial to continually review and invest greatly in the development/ enhancement of our workforce. With a strong focusing on growth across all areas of our business, it’s a fantastic time to come and join the Vital Energi family.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary (dependent upon experience).
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme.
• Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance.
• EAP scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays. Holiday increasing in line with service.
• Flexible working hours.
• Cycle to work.
• Free Onsite gym.
• Hours of work 08:00am–4:30pm Mon–Thu, Friday 3pm finish. Fundamentally office‑based in Blackburn, HQ, with the possibility of working from home 1 day per week after probation. We are all about team collaboration and knowledge exchange/ enhancement so the more we can work together, the better… Plus, we are a fun team to work with!