Payroll Coordinator

EA First; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in the energy sector is seeking a Payroll Controller to ensure payroll and timesheet processes are accurately maintained. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, excellent Excel skills, and experience in finance administration. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

29 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Retail discounts through employee benefits platform

Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Electric Vehicle car schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll and finance administration.
• Confident using Excel formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and process-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update payroll and timesheet data accurately.
• Liaise with internal teams for timely processing of changes.
• Handle payroll queries professionally.
• Prepare and check payroll before submission.
• Process expenses and maintain accurate audit trails.

Skills

Strong understanding of payroll processes

Excellent Excel skills

Highly organized

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Are you detail-driven, confident with Excel, and thrive on getting things just right? An established and growing business in Newmarket is looking for a Payroll Controller to join their Finance team. This well-respected organisation operates within the energy and utilities sector and has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. They're passionate about empowering their people, supporting professional development, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll and timesheet processes run smoothly and accurately each month. You'll work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations teams, acting as a trusted point of contact for all payroll-related queries.

Day to day

• Maintain and update payroll and timesheet data with accuracy and precision
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure all pay changes and timesheets are processed correctly and on time
• Handle payroll queries professionally and efficiently
• Prepare and check payroll before submission
• Process expenses and maintain accurate audit trails
• Stay up to date with PAYE, NI, pension, and P11D legislation

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, PAYE, and NI
• Excellent Excel skills - confident using formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Highly organised and process-driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in payroll and finance administration

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 29 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee benefits platform with access to retail discounts
• Virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work & EV car schemes

Apply now, or call First to find out more about this great opportunity!

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.