Payroll Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant People Team as a Payroll Advisor in a leading UK sofa retailer. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, mentoring colleagues, and maintaining compliance with legislative requirements. You will play a crucial role in delivering excellent customer experiences while being part of a supportive and inclusive workplace. With access to a range of benefits and a commitment to diversity, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values your unique contributions and fosters innovation.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague Discounts

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Low-Cost Health Plans

24/7 Virtual GP Services

Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing payrolls within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of PAYE, NIC, and statutory deductions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry for payroll processing.
• Coach and mentor payroll colleagues.
• Run payroll and manage post-payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Auto Enrolment

Legislative Reporting

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

CIPP Qualification

Job description

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our vibrant, fast-paced People Team as the Payroll Advisor.

Working within the People Team, the Payroll Advisor will be responsible for proactively contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department through payroll processing to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.

What does the role involve?

1. Ensure data entry is processed accurately throughout the month/year to meet deadlines such as monthly pay runs and year-end accounts, including all starters, leavers, changes, and relevant deductions.
2. Coach, support, and mentor payroll colleagues.
3. Cross-check colleague payroll input and calculations in line with audit requirements.
4. Perform manual calculations of PAYE & NIC.
5. Input and process relevant benefit schemes such as childcare vouchers.
6. Run payroll, process bank files, and manage post-payroll processes in the absence of the Payroll Manager.
7. Recall salary BACS payments as instructed by Senior Leaders.
8. Process employee expenses in line with policies and timelines.
9. Respond to enquiries promptly and professionally, providing excellent customer service.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies for satisfactory work performance.
11. Maintain accurate records on colleague files.
12. Undertake other duties as required, consistent with the role.
13. Perform any other ad hoc payroll admin tasks as needed.

Who are we looking for?

1. Proven experience of successfully processing payrolls within tight deadlines.
2. Working knowledge of Auto Enrolment.
3. Current experience with legislative reporting, HMRC submissions, P60s, P11Ds, and payrolling benefits.
4. Experience with Year-End Procedures.
5. Knowledge of PAYE, NIC, and statutory deductions like SSP, SMP, SPP.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies.
7. Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate curiosity about processes.
8. Ideally CIPP qualified or working towards qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• Access to a benefits platform with discounts on high street brands, holidays, gyms, cinemas, e-vouchers, cashback, and more.
• Colleague discounts and long service awards.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support.
• Low-cost health plans through Medicash.
• 24/7 Virtual GP services.
• Salary finance scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Death in Service and life assurance benefits.

We are one of the UK’s leading sofa retailers, with over 100 stores nationwide, supported by distribution centres, a Digital Hub in Coventry, and a support centre in Sunderland. For over a century, we have been committed to delivering excellent customer experiences with outstanding value, quality, and choice. Our goal is to help customers create homes they love, and you can be part of this journey.

At ScS, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe diversity strengthens our company, sparks innovation, and drives success.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Our aim is to create a supportive environment where every team member can reach their full potential and contribute to our shared goals.

If you are passionate about equality and diversity and want to join a team that values your unique contributions, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to make a difference.