Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor
Salary: £28,000–£33,000
Location: Blackburn (Hybrid after probation)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36.25 hours)
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join a growing payroll bureau within a well-established accountancy practice. You'll manage your own portfolio of approximately 50 clients, delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services while working as part of a supportive team of payroll professionals.
This role would suit someone with payroll bureau experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is looking to continue developing their technical payroll knowledge and career.
Key Responsibilities
* Process end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of approximately 50 clients.
* Input and validate payroll data, ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and on time.
* Process starters, leavers, statutory payments, tax code changes and payroll amendments.
* Complete RTI submissions, year-end payroll processes and HMRC reporting.
* Support Auto Enrolment administration, pension submissions and compliance.
* Notify clients of HMRC liabilities and prepare BACS payment information.
* Liaise with HMRC, DWP, pension providers and other third parties to resolve payroll queries.
* Maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
* Keep up to date with payroll legislation and implement changes where required.
* Support clients with payroll queries and deliver a high standard of customer service.
What They're Looking For
* Minimum of 2 years' UK payroll experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice.
* Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing, RTI, statutory payments and Auto Enrolment.
* Experience managing multiple client payrolls and working to strict monthly deadlines.
* Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and organisational skills.
* Ability to perform manual payroll calculations where required.
* Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.
* Experience using payroll systems such as IRIS Payroll Professional or Paycircle would be advantageous.
* A proactive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Interested? Apply today! 🌟
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