Payroll & Operations Co-ordinator
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Closing Date: 8 June 2025
Fenn Wright are East Anglia’s leading, independently-owned partnership of chartered surveyors, estate agents and property consultants who celebrate a proud history of over 250 years, providing clients with the highest level of care and advice. Tracing our roots back to 1768 our traditional business values are blended with forward thinking and contemporary methods of sales and marketing advice, meaning we are able to deliver our clients the appropriate level of personal service. Today, we operate from 11 offices across Essex and Suffolk in high profile central locations.
Our future is ours to shape, and this is why we must ensure our business is built around employing and retaining the very best people. As a partnership operation we are, encouraging, supportive and ambitious. We encourage autonomy and share the success, so if you have what it takes to succeed without being over scrutinised and you thrive on your own success and that of the team around you, then Fenn Wright is the right place to develop your agency career and be rewarded for it!
Vacancy Details
The Payroll and Operations Co-ordinator is responsible for preparing and processing the payroll accurately and efficiently. The role also supports daily operational functions, including administrative tasks and assisting with the implementation of improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organised and capable of handling confidential information with discretion whilst supporting smooth business operations across all departments and offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support throughout the recruitment process, including listing available vacancies, shortlisting candidates, scheduling interviews, preparation of new starter documentation and onboarding
- Accurately calculate and process payroll using a combination of spreadsheets and Brightpay- from collection of payroll data through to journal posting on the accounting system
- Manage pension administration processes, including employee enrolments, contributions and communications with pension providers
- Administer Benefits in Kind
- Maintain and monitor absence records for both HR and payroll purposes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
- Respond to internal queries relating to HR, payroll, operational and general administrative matters in a timely and professional manner
- Prepare ad-hoc correspondence and documentation
- Support day-to-day office operations, including procurement and supply management to ensure smooth office functionality
Experience
- Strong administration experience in a role which has varied demands and requires the ability to assess priority and complete tasks accordingly
- Payroll processing experience required
- English – Maths (Grade A-C / 9-4)
Essential Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality – the role will involve exposure to sensitive and confidential information- signing a confidentiality agreement will be required.
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Professional communication
- Pro-active approach
- The ability to deal with multiple priorities across different disciplines
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
- Confident
- Strong work ethic
- Punctual
- Approachable
- Professional
- Driven / Ambitious
Our Rewards and Benefits
- 23 days holiday, rising to 25 days in the third holiday year plus bank holidays
- Complimentary birthday day off
- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Medical Cash Plan
We understand the need for discretion and confidentiality and offer experienced individuals the opportunity to talk in the strictest of confidence regarding career options with Fenn Wright. Please contact Roseanna Seaton, Operations Manager, on 01206 245886 or email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Please note; basic salary and OTE will be dependent on experience. Any salary range advertised is a guide on earnings only.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to each and every application. If you have not heard from us within the next 2 weeks, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. On behalf of the firm, we would like to thank you for taking the time to apply.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this position under the necessary individual eligibility criteria. Fenn Wright LLP do not hold a sponsorship licence.