Payroll Advisor (Fixed Term Contract)

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Payroll Advisor for a fixed-term contract in Guildford. This role involves processing payrolls, ensuring compliance with statutory payments, and collaborating with HR and Finance teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers opportunities for growth while contributing to a vital function within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll processing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately and meet deadlines.
• Calculate statutory payments and prepare BACS files.
• Liaise with HR and Finance for payroll-related tasks.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Statutory Payment Calculations

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Customer Service

Job description

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Payroll Advisor (Fixed Term Contract), Guildford

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Guildford, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3e082e194425

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of 2 payrolls; two English payroll and one Republic of Ireland payroll from start to creation of the new pay period.
• Work closely with the other Payroll colleagues to meet the required deadlines.
• Ensuring that all starters and leavers are processed promptly, accurately on the payroll system.
• Prepare manual calculations where necessary.
• Calculate and process statutory payment calculations.
• Prepare and transmit BACS files in accordance with the monthly deadlines.
• Processing of the P11Ds on an annual basis.
• Pension, including auto-enrolment, monthly pension assessments, payment of the pension contributions, opt-ins and opt-outs.
• Processing of the monthly journal data for Finance and reconciling Payroll GL accounts.
• Complete the year-end processes and generate necessary reports.
• Payment of the HMRC, third party payments and ad-hoc payments to employees.
• Liaise with HR and Finance as required to fulfil the job role.
• Assist Payroll colleagues during annual audits.
• Provide feedback and be involved with process improvement.
• Keep the payroll manual up to date.
• Take on any additional work as required as the job evolves.
• Good overall payroll knowledge including manual tax & NIC calculations, and statutory leave such as SMP and ShPP.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Able to use own initiative and proactive in resolving queries.
• Ability to build relationships within HR and Finance as well as with our employees.
• Strong attention to detail and able to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• High level of computer skills, including being able to pick up use of new software quickly, and excellent Excel skills including Vlookups, logical formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and able to meet all deadlines.
• Able to listen and act on instructions promptly.
• Good sense of customer service, providing our employees with quick and complete answers to their queries.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
• Willing to grow into the role and adapt as required.

Business Services Competencies

Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people, enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfill their career aspirations.

The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:

• Technical Excellence
• People and Team
• Client/Stakeholder Relationships
• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness