Payroll Adviser

Service Care Solutions; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in the HR field is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team on a temporary contract. This role involves accurately processing payroll and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The ideal candidate should have substantial payroll administration experience and a Level 3 payroll qualification. Competitive hourly rates are offered along with flexible working arrangements and the potential for contract extension. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive HR team

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in payroll administration and calculations.
• Knowledge of PAYE, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll for employees ensuring compliance.
• Undertake manual payroll calculations as required.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Payroll administration

PAYE knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Level 3 payroll qualification

Education

Level 3 payroll qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

ROLE: Payroll Administrator

LOCATION: Kirkby in Ashfield

RATE: £18.67ph LTD / £16.84ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £15.03ph PAYE exc. holiday pay

CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week

Overview

We are delighted to be working with a respected organisation seeking a Payroll Adviser to join their HR team on a temporary 3‑month contract, with the potential to extend. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide expert payroll support and ensure compliance with legislation and organisational policies.

Duties

• Accurately process payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with PAYE, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, and National Insurance regulations.
• Undertake manual payroll calculations, including restructures, equal pay and settlements.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Handle queries from employees regarding payslips, deductions and payroll issues.
• Ensure compliance with pension auto‑enrolment requirements and payroll legislation.
• Assist with year‑end processes and reporting to HMRC.
• Work collaboratively with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Skills and Requirements

• Substantial experience in payroll administration and calculations.
• Knowledge of PAYE, statutory payments, real‑time information and pension auto‑enrolment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and computerised payroll systems.
• Level 3 payroll qualification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (£15.84 – £18.00 umbrella).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive HR team.
• Potential for contract extension.

If you or someone you know would be interested in applying for this Payroll Adviser role, please contact Taylor Townsend via email at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.