Payroll Coordinator

Workwell Contractor Solutions; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Job summary

Workwell Contractor Solutions is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the payments team in Chester. You will manage payroll processing for employees and subcontractors, ensuring accurate payments, pension auto enrolment, and statutory submissions with HMRC, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires solid payroll experience, excellent numeracy and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site.

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.
• Strong attention to detail when entering data and calculating figures.
• Excellent numerical skills. Microsoft Excel skills to a good level.

Responsibilities

• Process employee and subcontractor payments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Process statutory payments and manage pension auto enrolment.
• Ensure timely and accurate HMRC submissions, including FPS and EPS reporting.
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations and finance-related payroll processes.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

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 pension
• Cycle-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.