Payroll Advisor

Avanti West Coast; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Free travel for you and family on Avan

Privilege Travel card

Job summary

Avanti West Coast is hiring a Payroll Advisor in Preston to deliver weekly payroll and support queries with precision. You will manage data integrity in CoreHR, process statutory payments, and handle deductions and expenses in line with policy.

The role involves supporting audits, collaborating with internal teams and external bodies, and leveraging your knowledge of payroll legislation. Office-based with a 09:00–16:30 shift, it offers a strong benefit package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll legislation and accurate data handling.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll systems.
• GCSE Maths and English (C or above) and/or CPP certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate weekly payroll using CoreHR with data integrity.
• Handle payroll queries and statutory payments professionally.
• Process commissions, deductions, expenses and third-party claims per policy.
• Support audits and collaborate with internal teams and external bodies (HMRC, DWP).

Skills

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

CoreHR experience

Payroll systems

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

CPP certification

Tools

CoreHR

Job description

Ready to make an impact?

Join us as a Payroll Advisor and be a part of a team in delivering payroll services that keep our people paid and our business running smoothly. If you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and supporting colleagues, this is your chance to shine.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver accurate weekly payrollusing CoreHR, ensuring timely updates and data integrity.
• Handle payroll queries and statutory payments(sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption) with professionalism.
• Process commissions, deductions, expenses, and third-party claimsin line with policy and legislation.
• Support audits and collaborate with internal teams and external bodieslike HMRC and DWP to ensure compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislationand hands-on experience in payroll or financial processing.
• Excellent attention to detailand organisational skills to manage complex data accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Officeand payroll systems (CoreHR experience is a plus).
• Relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above) and/or CPP certification.
• Railway knowledgewould be advantageous

As well as working with a fantastic team you will also receive:

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

If this opportunity excites you then we want to hear from you!

This is role is office based and the shift pattern is 09:00 - 16:30

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications.

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us outstanding! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability, and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close-knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are encouraged, recognised, accepted and put to good use.