Payroll adviser

ESP Global Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT support provider in Reading is seeking a Payroll Adviser to manage UK payroll processes. The role offers a hybrid work model, structured support, and the opportunity to grow your payroll skills within a global context. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of UK payroll experience, excellent Excel skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position comes with competitive pay and strong benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Perkbox discounts

Unlimited eLearning access

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ UK payroll experience with strong legislative knowledge.
• High-level Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF).
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and review in-house UK payroll with accuracy and compliance.
• Support pensions and end-of-year payroll processes.
• Respond to payroll & benefit queries.

Skills

UK payroll experience

High-level Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

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Payroll Adviser

Location: Reading | Hybrid (3 days office)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32K–£37K DOE

Are you a UK Payroll professional ready to take your career global? Join ESP Global Services and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant payroll across 23+ countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and step confidently into a global payroll career — with training and support every step of the way.

What you’ll do:

• Process and review in-house UK payroll with accuracy and compliance.
• Support pensions (UK, Ireland & Netherlands) and end-of-year payroll processes.
• Partner with international providers to deliver timely, correct payrolls.
• Respond to payroll & benefit queries with clarity and empathy.
• Contribute to payroll data reporting and compliance improvements.

Application deadline: 7th August, 2025

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ UK payroll experience with strong legislative knowledge.
• High-level Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF).
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail & communication skills.
• A proactive, service-focused approach to problem-solving.

Why join ESP?

• Step into a global role with structured support & mentoring.
• Gain exposure to 23 countries and develop international expertise.
• Access unlimited eLearning and tailored training via the Global Payroll Association.
• Great benefits including contributory pension, life assurance & Perkbox discounts.

Who are we?

ESP Global Services has been providing customized 24/7 Global IT support solutions since 1992. Managed by a dedicated team, we offer day-to-day support via teams of on-site engineers, responsive visiting engineers, and a multi-lingual service desk managing thousands of tickets daily for over 200 customers.

We’re a global community of exceptional people passionately working together with one shared vision. We uphold the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and security. We are fully ITIL-aligned and ISO-accredited.

Our vision:

To exceed expectations and delight customers every time.

Our values:

Integral to everything we do. Join a team that prioritizes excellence — our ISO 9001 certification reflects our commitment to quality and superior customer service.

ESP Global Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Grow with us — from solid UK payroll experience to a trusted Global Payroll Adviser.