Payroll Advisor (Copy)

JGA Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor/Clerk to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with UK payroll regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience using Sage 50 Payroll and possess strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. This is a full-time permanent position based in West Thurrock, Essex, offering a competitive salary of £28,000-£35,000.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience, preferably with Sage 50 Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Professional handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately for all employees using Sage 50 Payroll.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Respond to and resolve payroll queries from employees.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel)

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

Overview

Payroll Advisor / Payroll Clerk

Salary: £28,000-£35,000

Location: West Thurrock, Essex (Office based)

Type: Full-time | Permanent

System: Sage 50 Payroll

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Payroll Advisor or Clerk with hands-on experience using Sage 50 Payroll. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing for all employees and supporting compliance with payroll regulations. You will also be the first point of contact for employee payroll queries and work closely with HR and management to maintain smooth payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately using Sage 50 Payroll for all employees
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including tax and benefit deductions
• Respond to and resolve payroll queries from employees promptly
• Prepare payroll reports and summaries for management review
• Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding processes
• Collaborate with HR and management to streamline payroll processes

Ideal Candidate

• Previous payroll experience, preferably with Sage 50 Payroll
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Professional handling of confidential information
• Degree in finance, accounting, or related field is a plus

Interested? Contact Betsy today! (url removed)

EEO Statement

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