Average Payroll Advisor salary in the UK

This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Senior to manage payroll operations within the professional services industry. The role is based in Chester and focuses on ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing within an accounting and finance department.Client DetailsThis professional services organisation is a well-established, mid-sized company with a focus on providing high-quality accounting and finance solutions. They are known for their strong commitment to compliance and excellence in service delivery.DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the Payroll Senior include: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a variety of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including statutory filings such as PAYE and National Insurance.Handle payroll queries and provide solutions in a timely and professional manner.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and implement changes as required.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring payroll processes are set up correctly.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and implement efficiencies.Provide guidance to junior team members, ensuring high standards are maintained.ProfileA successful Payroll Senior should have:Experience in payroll processing within the professional services industry.A strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE and National Insurance.Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.Job OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000 per annum.Long-term stable career Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday annually.Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including life support, legal information, and bereavement support.This permanent role in Chester offers the chance to work within a supportive professional services environment. If you are an experienced Payroll Senior seeking a new challenge, apply today.

Role:Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Payroller to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:Directly manage payroll for the northern atmosphere ensuring:Employee data is correctly loaded, maintained and always up to date in the payroll systems and all relevant information is provided to third party payroll providers on time.High degree of accuracy is maintained for earnings and deductions for each individual employee, to ensure all staff details for the pay run are accurate and complete.All pay runs are completed within set deadlines with sufficient time given for review, adjustments, and processing.Adequate and timely reporting is provided to the business and third parties, as required.Monthly accounting for payroll is completed accurately and within monthly deadlines, including posting of pay run journals, leave liabilities accrual, payroll cost variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.Effectively partner with third-party payroll providers and payroll contractors, to ensure accurate processing of each pay run, and ongoing monitoring and improvement of shared processes.Effectively partner with the People Experience team regarding key strategic deliverable such as year-end pay review and gender pay reporting as well as ensuring accuracy of employee's data on regular basis.Manage compliance of any payroll related tax filings, including but not limited to PSA and P11D, and any other payroll related obligations.Perform regular checks on payroll data and drive payroll process improvements locally as well as globally ensuring consistency where possible.Provide backup and assistance to the wider finance team as required.Be a trusted advisor to the leadership team regarding the payroll function.Be responsive to the internal business queries in a reasonable time frame.Effectively partner with the Payroll Officer for the southern hemisphere to ensure coverage of payroll and global consistency.In addition to this you are required to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your manager.Profile:The successful, temporary Payroller will have at least 3+ years experience within a similar role. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits:The temporary Payroller roles will be paying circa £18 - £25 per hour, dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Role:Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Payroller to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for the following duties:Directly manage payroll for the Northern region, ensuring employee data is accurate, up to date, and shared with third-party providers in a timely mannerMaintain a high level of accuracy across all earnings and deductions, ensuring complete and error-free pay runsDeliver all pay runs within agreed deadlines, allowing sufficient time for review, adjustments, and processingProvide timely and accurate payroll reporting to the business and relevant third partiesOversee monthly payroll accounting, including journal postings, leave accruals, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliationsEnsure compliance with all payroll-related tax obligations (e.g. PSA, P11D) and regulatory requirementsBuild and maintain effective relationships with third-party payroll providers and contractors to ensure accurate processing and continuous improvementPartner with the People Experience team on key initiatives such as year-end pay reviews and gender pay reporting, while ensuring ongoing data accuracyConduct regular audits and checks on payroll data, driving process improvements locally and globally for consistencyCollaborate with the Southern Hemisphere Payroll Officer to ensure coverage, alignment, and global consistencyAct as a trusted advisor to leadership on payroll mattersRespond to internal business queries in a timely and professional mannerProvide support and backup to the wider finance team as requiredProfile:The successful, temporary Payroller will have at least 3+ years experience within a similar role.You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Salary & Benefits:The temporary Payroll roles will be paying circa £20 - £25 per hour, dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: