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Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks maintain and balance records of financial transactions, oversee the operation of payroll functions and calculate hours worked, wages due and other relevant contributions and deductions.

Daily Tasks

  • Calculates costs and overheads and prepares analyses for management.
  • Compiles schedules and distributes or arranges distribution of wages and salaries.
  • Processes holiday, sick and maternity pay and travel and subsistence expenses.
  • Calculates and records hours worked, wages due, deductions and voluntary contributions.
  • Supervises payroll team and develops payroll systems and procedures.
  • Prepares provisional balances and reconciles these with appropriate accounts.
  • Records and checks accuracy of daily financial transactions.

£21,654

Entry Level Salary

£28,245

Average Salary

£46,830.31

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

1523

Past two years

788

This year

5858

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

1%

Level 1

5%

Level 2

19%

Level 3

23%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

10%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

35%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

6%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

0%

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