Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator

Location: Pocklington, YO42 1NR

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: up to £35,000 (full time equivalent)              

We’re expanding, and we need a Payroll Coordinator who loves accuracy, thrives on pace, and wants to make a visible impact to join our brand-new head office in Pocklington. You’ll be joining a close‑knit team that keeps our workforce running smoothly.

Why you’ll love doing this role at Ashcourt:

• Join a growing, innovative group that builds with quality, sustainability and community in mind
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and practical support when you need it, employee benefits app with discounts on gyms, restaurants, and shops, and access to a virtual GP 24/7
• We invest in our people. Learn, develop and progress as our Group continues to expand!

What you’ll get to do

• Processing: Own weekly & monthly payroll for circa 700 PAYE employees, plus fortnightly payments for 200 subcontractors, with precision.
• Be the problem‑solver: Manage the payroll inbox, answer queries with confidence, and escalate when needed.
• Employee lifecycle: Set up starters, process leavers, calculate holiday, and action changes (pay rises, bonuses, commissions, deductions).
• Keep us compliant: Liaise with HMRC, support P11Ds and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and translate legislation into clear action. Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports that leaders rely on.
• Wider team support: Pitch in on HR projects and help us continuously improve how we work.

What you’ll bring

• CIPP (or equivalent) OR proven payroll experience.
• Hands‑on with Sage 50 (or similar), plus Excel savvy.
• Up‑to‑the‑minute knowledge of UK payroll legislation- and the calm, organised mindset to hit deadlines under pressure.
• A high bar for confidentiality, accuracy and clear communication.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team at careers@ashcourt.com.