Payroll Coordinator

EA First; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected organisation in the energy sector is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Controller to join their Finance team in Newmarket. You will manage payroll processes, liaise with Finance and HR, and ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and proven experience in payroll administration. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

29 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Retail discounts

Virtual GP service

Bike2Work & EV car schemes

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven experience in payroll and finance administration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll and timesheet processes run smoothly and accurately each month.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure pay changes and timesheets are processed correctly.
• 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.

Skills

Payroll processes knowledge

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, you'll:
  • 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 Lucy @ EA First