Payroll Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading company in the finance and accountancy recruitment sector is seeking a dedicated Payroll Coordinator in the Wakefield area. This role involves managing the full payroll cycle, addressing queries, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation. Candidates should possess prior payroll experience, be skilled in Excel, and have excellent attention to detail. Immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Prior payroll experience is essential.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team-player mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

If you are a Payroll professional looking for a new position in and around the Featherstone area of Wakefield 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 Wakefield area (WF7) 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.