Payroll Co-ordinator - Part Time

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Flexible remote work

Central London offices

Job summary

Confidential in Central London is seeking a Payroll Co-ordinator to join the HR function, overseeing the monthly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy across records, and handling PAYE, NI, Auto-Enrolment, and statutory payments. You will manage RTI submissions, month-end and year-end tasks (P60s, P11Ds) and collaborate with HR on starters, leavers, and benefits.

Strong Excel and payroll software skills are essential, with a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running or coordinating UK payrolls.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivots) for reporting.
• Confidential handling of payroll data and employee queries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the firm's monthly UK payroll with complete accuracy.
• Act as technical expert on PAYE, National Insurance, Auto-Enrolment pensions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Manage RTI submissions, FPS/EPS tracking, and month-end/year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds).
• Work with HR on starters, leavers, salary benchmarking, and benefit cycles.
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll and pension queries with clear guidance.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Excel reporting

RTI submissions

P60/P11D awareness

Payroll software

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Our client is a leading professional services firm based in the heart of Central London. They are seeking a detail-driven Payroll Co-ordinator with robust technical payroll knowledge to step into our dynamic HR function.

Unlike standalone finance roles, this position sits directly within their collaborative HR team. You will bridge the gap between technical legislative compliance and a people-first employee lifecycle, ensuring our team experiences flawless payroll and benefits delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the firm's monthly UK payroll, ensuring complete accuracy across all employee records, hours, and adjustments.
• as the technical expert on PAYE, National Insurance, Auto-Enrolment pensions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Manage real-time information (RTI) submissions, FPS/EPS tracking, and lead month-end and year-end processes (including P60s and P11 Ds).
• Work closely with the wider HR team to smoothly process starters, leavers, salary benchmarking changes, and benefit cycles.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll and pension queries, providing clear, professional, and helpful guidance.

About You

• Proven experience running or coordinating complex UK payroll cycles with an up-to-date understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• A strong desire to operate within an HR function, understanding how payroll data impacts the broader employee experience, benefits, and lifecycle.
• Highly proficient in modern payroll software and intermediate-to-advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and explain complex payroll matters simply to employees.
• Meticulous accuracy, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently to tight monthly deadlines.

What They Offer

• A part-time schedule tailored to balance your personal and professional life.
• Beautiful Central London offices with flexible remote working options.
• A collaborative, professional, and supportive HR team that values your specialist technical input.