Payroll Coordinator

Workwell; Chester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Social and team-building activities

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Company pension

Job summary

Workwell in Chester, United Kingdom, is hiring for a payroll administrator to manage all aspects of payroll processing and ensure timely payments to employees and subcontractors.

You will report to the Payroll Manager and build strong relationships while delivering excellent customer service within a busy team environment. 37.5 hours, 25 days holiday, and onsite work mark the role as a stable, local opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll role is essential.
• Ability to manage the working day and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Strong attention to detail when entering data, producing reports and making calculations.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Microsoft Excel skills to a good level.
• Team player with an ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process employee and subcontractor payments in an accurate and timely manner taking into account agreed payment days and payment methods.
• Process statutory payments and manage pension auto enrolment.
• Ensure timely and accurate calculations of payments to statutory bodies and third-party providers.
• Discuss payroll, administration, or tax issues with employees or subcontractors as needed.
• Ensure accurate HMRC submissions, including FPS and EPS reporting.
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations and finance-related payroll processes.
• Keep the business updated with any information affecting payroll payments.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Task prioritisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a key member of a well organised and highly motivated Payments team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will be encouraged to develop and cultivate effective business relationships whilst consistently delivering great customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process employee and subcontractor payments in an accurate and timely manner taking into account agreed payment days and payment methods.
• Process statutory payments and manage pension auto enrolment.
• Ensure timely and accurate calculations of payments to statutory bodies and third-party providers.
• You will feel confident and proficient in discussing any payroll, administration, or tax issues that employees or subcontractors may have.
• Ensure accurate and timely HMRC submissions, including FPS and EPS reporting
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations and finance-related payroll processes.
• Ensure the business is kept up to date with any relevant information or issues pertaining to employee and subcontractor payments.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Ideal Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Previous experience in a payroll role is essential
• The ability to manage the working day and prioritise tasks effectively are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Strong attention to detail when entering data, producing reports and making calculations.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Microsoft Excel skills to a good level.
• Team player with an ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• £25,275 DOE
• 37.5 hours
• Chester - 100% onsite
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Health & wellbeing program
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Social and team-building activities
• Free on-site parking
• Company pensionCycle-to-work scheme

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Above & Beyond:
  • Striving to exceed expectations.
  • Aiming to get the job done right first time.
  • Proactively look for continuous improvements and to always go the extra mile.
  • Caring about the service we provide and how we achieve that.
• Curious & Capable:
  • Having a mind‑set that is adaptable and embraces change.
  • Contributing to the culture by asking how things could be done better.
  • Always thinking about what skills to learn, what to develop, and ultimately how to grow.
  • Keeping it simple and avoiding shortcuts.
• Collaborative & Kind:
  • Recognising and celebrating each other’s achievements.
  • We are all responsible for communicating respectfully and politely.
  • We embrace a team culture and champion a We not I mentality.
  • Patience, understanding and appreciating the different roles within the business.
• Say & Do:
  • Doing the right thing, taking ownership and learning from our mistakes.
  • Being aware of our values and using this to influence our behaviours.
  • By our actions we set an example to our colleagues and customers.
  • Taking pride in what we do and how we do it.

Territory: EMEA

Location : Chester, United Kingdom

Salary : £25,275

Workplace : Office

Experience : Mid

Hours : 37.5