Payroll Coordinator

Forge Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Talent is seeking a meticulous Payroll Co-ordinator to join a busy finance team in Manchester. You will support monthly payroll processing across multiple payrolls, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely payments and deductions with a high level of accuracy.

The role requires experience in payroll or finance, strong numerical ability, and proficient Excel skills. You’ll work closely with People and Finance to deliver a reliable payroll service while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, payroll administration or finance role.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day processing of monthly payrolls for multiple payrolls.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and employee information.
• Calculate and process payments and deductions, including statutory payments.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate, checked and submitted within deadlines.
• Support payroll reporting and provide regular management information.
• Assist with payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with People Team and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Support compliance with PAYE, RTI submissions and auto-enrolment.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and escalate when needed.
• Maintain documentation and support continuous payroll process improvements.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organised

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Co-ordinator to join a busy finance team within an established business in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous payroll/finance experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced environment, supporting the accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls.

You will be responsible for assisting with payroll administration across multiple payrolls, maintaining accurate employee records, processing payments and deductions, and working closely with the People Team and Finance to ensure payroll is completed accurately and within deadlines.

The role will suit someone who is highly organised, comfortable working to deadlines and takes pride in maintaining accurate records and providing a reliable payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day processing of monthly payrolls, including new starters, leavers and changes to employee details
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and employee information
• Calculate and process payments and deductions, including overtime, sickness, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)
• Ensure payroll information is accurately processed, checked and submitted within agreed deadlines
• Support payroll reporting and provide regular and ad hoc management information
• Assist with payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with the People Team and Finance to ensure payroll information is accurate and complete
• Support compliance with PAYE reporting requirements, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions and auto-enrolment legislation
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating issues where necessary
• Maintain organised documentation and support continuous improvements to payroll processes
• Provide general payroll and administrative support to the wider team as required

About You

• Previous experience within a payroll, payroll administration or finance role
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Comfortable handling confidential employee and payroll information
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues across different departments
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• A working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory payments and RTI submissions would be advantageous
• Experience using payroll systems such as SAP or Workday would be beneficial
• £28,000–£30,000 salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to develop payroll expertise within an established finance function
• Exposure to multiple payrolls and a varied employee population
• Opportunity to work closely with Finance and HR/People teams

Summary

A strong opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator or Payroll Assistant looking to take the next step in their career within a busy and established finance team.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is confident managing payroll information in a deadline-driven environment.

If you are organised, detail-oriented and looking to develop your payroll career, this could be a great fit.

Please note:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.