Payroll Advisor

JGA Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd in Aberdeen/Glasgow is seeking a Payroll Advisor to join our growing payroll bureau team on a hybrid basis. You will manage end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of complex clients and lead the onboarding of new client payrolls.

You'll review payrolls, ensure deadlines are met, and act as the main point of contact for payroll queries while supporting junior staff and maintaining regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll bureau experience.
• Experience handling payrolls for 100+ employees.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Strong organisation and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of complex bureau clients
• Lead the implementation of new client payrolls from start to finish
• Review payrolls, BACS payments, and ensure all deadlines are met accurately
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, providing expert advice to clients and colleagues
• Monitor team workflow, delegate work, and support the development of junior payroll staff
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and implement process improvements where required
• Maintain payroll process documentation and support payroll software testing and upgrades
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to improve service delivery

Skills

Payroll bureau experience

End-to-end payroll

100+ employees

UK payroll legislation

Client relations

Communication skills

Job description

Payroll Advisor

Location: Aberdeen or Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join a growing payroll bureau team. This role is ideal for someone with strong bureau payroll experience who enjoys managing complex client payrolls, supporting junior team members, and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of complex bureau clients
• Lead the implementation of new client payrolls from start to finish
• Review payrolls, BACS payments, and ensure all deadlines are met accurately
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, providing expert advice to clients and colleagues
• Monitor team workflow, delegate work, and support the development of junior payroll staff
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and implement process improvements where required
• Maintain payroll process documentation and support payroll software testing and upgrades
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to improve service delivery

Ideal Candidate

• Previous payroll bureau experience
• Experience managing payrolls for clients with 100+ employees
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing knowledge
• Up-to-date understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions, and statutory payments
• Confident reviewing payrolls, solving complex queries, and supporting junior team members
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering excellent client service

Interested? Apply today!

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