Payroll Coordinator

Sharp Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy seeks a Payroll Coordinator to support payroll processes and ensure compliance in the Pontefract area. The role demands strong attention to detail and prior payroll experience. Candidates will engage in managing payroll queries, statutory documents, and legislative updates. Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Prior payroll experience is essential.
• Confident in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the full payroll cycle using Miracle Pay.
• Resolve payroll queries liaising with employees and external providers.
• Manage statutory payments like SMP, SSP, and pension deductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

If you are a Payroll professional looking for a new position in and around the Pontefract area this could be the perfect role for you.

As Payroll Coordinator you will have a keen eye for numbers, love solving problems, and want to be part of a company that truly values its people, if that sounds of interest this role is for you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the full payroll cycle using Miracle Pay
• Resolve payroll queries by liaising with employees and external providers
• Process overtime, private mileage, and lodge allowances
• Handle statutory documents (P45s, P60s, P11Ds) and assist with year-end tasks
• Manage statutory payments like SMP, SSP, SPP and pension deductions
• Process Attachment of Earnings and other employee deductions
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and ensure full compliance
• Contribute to payroll-related admin and project support

We would be keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Prior payroll experience is essential
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset

If you are in the market for a new Payroll position in the Pontefract area apply straight away as immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.