Average Payroll Advisor salary in the UK

Interim Payroll Specialist Immediate start Location: Luton T2M Resourcing are seeking an experienced Payroll professional for a leading national company. This role is initially offered as a 6-month FTC. As Payroll Support Advisor, you will be responsible for all elements of payroll during the testing and parallel stages of payroll transition. Handling payroll queries and ensuring compliance with tax and pension regulations including end to end balancing. Key responsibilities in this payroll role will include: Ensure accurate and timely collation and input of payroll data into two payroll systemsManage the processing of starters and leavers, ensuring accurate statutory deductions and third-party payments.Reconciliation of payrollReview payroll journals into management accountsProduction of reports,Prepare and submit reports to management and external agencies (e.g., HMRC, pension providers).Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulation & liaising with HMRC accordingly.Keeping Standard Operating Procedures up to dateDocument new ways of workingSupport all internal and external audits related to payroll. To be successful in this Payroll role you will demonstrate the following: Prior experience in a high-volume payroll processing role (at least 5 years)Strong understanding of ExcelStrong knowledge of payroll processesWorked within a payroll project environmentExcellent prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.A keen eye for detail and accuracy.A commitment to maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent full-time basis. To apply please forward you CV together with details of your current salary, benefits and notice period. Due to high to the high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 10 days unfortunately your application will not have been successful.

Payroll Senior - Growing Regional Accountancy Firm Are you an experienced Payroll professional ready to take the next step into a leadership-focused role? Join a fast-growing, top-ranked accountancy and advisory firm that has expanded significantly through acquisitions and organic growth across the East and Southeast of England. The Opportunity: As a Payroll Senior, you’ll take ownership of a varied and complex client portfolio. Your role will go beyond standard processing — you’ll act as a trusted advisor, mentor junior team members, and play a key part in driving quality, compliance, and process improvement within the payroll function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your input matters, your development is supported, and your career can progress. What You'll Be Doing: Managing the end-to-end processing of complex client payrollsHandling gross pay calculations, deductions, statutory payments, pensions, and year-end reportingActing as the lead point of contact for your portfolio, building trusted relationshipsSupporting, reviewing, and mentoring junior staffEnsuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, GDPR, HMRC, and TPR requirementsIdentifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencyStaying updated on legislation and payroll software best practices What You’ll Bring: 3-5+ years of payroll experience, ideally within accountancy or bureau environmentsStrong knowledge of complex payroll scenarios and legislationExperience with Iris - Ideal. Excellent attention to detail and confidence managing client expectationsProficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skillsExperience in reviewing work and guiding junior team membersA proactive, solutions-driven mindset What’s in It for You: Flexible working after an initial 6-month onboarding periodAccess to industry-leading technical and soft skills training platformsCareer progression in a dynamic, growing firmCollaborative and supportive team culture If you're ready to take the lead in a respected and expanding accountancy firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a large multiservice in the Wakefield area who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Advisor to join their team. They provide an excellent working environment, work from home opportunity and it is an exciting opportunity to get involved in projects and transformation projects. Key Duties/Tasks: Technical skills including payroll system experience & excel skillsSupport the busy payroll department Experience dealing with multiple payrolls of varying shift patternsMust have very strong Excel (VLookUps/Pivot Tables)High volume and fast paced role Provide comprehensive advice to employees in relation to payroll queriesEnsuring all necessary payments are made within the deadlines set, for example Reconciliations.Manual calculations of overtimes and bouses for exampleExperience of T & A system essentialVery technical payroll responsibilities Desirable skills and attributes: 3-5 years payroll experience essentialPrevious payroll experience in a fast paced and high-volume environmentA keen eye for detailEnjoy working within a teamExcellent communicatorConfident with ExcelExperience of working independentlyCIPP qualification advantageous Benefits Standard pensionUp to 25 days paid holiday each year plus public holidays.Hybrid workingFlexitimeDiscounts along with other benefits Normal working hours are 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 5.00pm with 1-hour unpaid break. To hear more about this fantastic opportunity please feel free to give me a call on and ask for Liam. Alternatively, please email and I will get back to you imminently. INDPAYN 50101LN