Payroll Coordinator

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are working with a well‑established business based in Portlethen to recruit a Payroll Coordinator to their team following an internal promotion.

You’ll be joining a small, supportive payroll team, taking ownership of both UK and international payrolls while gaining exposure to wider finance and HR processes. It’s a great role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to build on their payroll experience.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key part in ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time, while supporting ongoing improvements and projects within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing multiple UK and international payrolls end-to-end
• Inputting payroll data into SAP including tax codes, pensions, expenses and adjustments
• Reviewing audit reports and payroll submissions prior to approval
• Handling payroll queries from employees, HR and external bodies
• Managing statutory requirements including P45s and pension auto-enrolment
• Supporting payroll projects and process improvements
• Ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal policies

Background and Experience

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have a solid grounding in payroll and are looking to take the next step in their career.

You’ll ideally have:

• Around 3 years’ payroll or HR experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence working with confidential data
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Office tools
• SAP payroll experience would be a bonus, but not essential

Next Steps

To apply please send a full CV.  For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Leah McCrea at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment at Leah.McCrea@CooperParry.com. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.