Payroll Coordinator

Sharp Consultancy; York; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in York is seeking a Payroll Coordinator on a temporary basis. In this role, you will manage payroll processes, ensure compliance with UK legislation, and handle payroll queries. Candidates with strong payroll experience and attention to detail are encouraged to apply for this impactful position.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working setup

Supportive finance and HR teams

Immediate start available

Long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Running end-to-end payroll processes across multiple pay runs.
• Processing starters, leavers, and statutory payments.
• Responding to payroll queries from employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

System literacy

Confidentiality

Tools

Sage

ADP

Excel

Job description

We are working with a great business based in York to help find a fantastic payroll coordinator to join their team on a temporary, fixed term basis. Do you feel like you can step into a business and make an immediate impact? You do?- then read on!

Payroll Co-ordinator - What you’ll be doing

• Running end-to-end payroll processes across multiple pay runs

• Processing starters, leavers, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)

• Responding to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders

• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies

• Reconciling payroll data and liaising with HR and finance

• Supporting with reporting, audits, and process improvements

Payroll Co-ordinator - What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment

• Confident using payroll software (Sage, ADP, or similar)

• Excel proficiency and good overall systems literacy

• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills

• A discreet, process-driven team player who can work independently

Payroll Co-ordinator - What’s on offer

• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)

• Flexible hybrid working setup

• Supportive, friendly finance and HR teams

• Immediate start available

• Long-term opportunities in a growing business

If you’re a Payroll Coordinator who can hit the ground running and wants to make an impact, hit apply or get in touch today.

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.