Payroll Coordinator

One to One Personnel; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll duties and ensure compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of HMRC requirements, and excellent attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professionalism meets personality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience in a UK environment.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience in preparing year-end returns (P60, P11D, P45).

Responsibilities

• Collate and verify payroll data for all employees.
• Liaise with external payroll bureau for timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Payroll systems

Office tools

Job description

Work smart. Laugh hard. Love payroll? You re in the right place.

We re on the lookout for an organised, experienced Payroll Coordinator to join a well established company based in Chelmsford. This is your chance to bring your payroll expertise to a company that knows how to combine professionalism with personality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collate, verify, and input monthly payroll data for all employees, including starters, leavers, changes, overtime, bonuses, commissions, maternity, pension and deductions.
• Liaise with external payroll bureau / provider to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll reconciliations; resolve discrepancies swiftly.
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements (Income Tax, NICs, SSP, SMP, SPP, student loans, attachment of earnings orders, etc.).
• Hold in person Head office and Field inductions to inform new starters on the systems
• Managing the Payroll inbox
• Assist with payroll audits and internal controls
• Provide regular and ad hoc payroll/benefit reports to HR and Finance teams

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years payroll experience in a UK environment
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pension auto-enrolment
• Experience with payroll systems
• Excellent numerical and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general Office tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to handle employee queries professionally
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Previous experience in submit Real Time Information to HMRC and ensure all statutory reporting is compliant.
• Previous experience in Prepare year-end returns (P60, P11D, P45, etc.) and assist with PAYE Settlement Agreements.

If you have all the required skills and experience for this position, please call Laura at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or email us on (url removed)