Payroll Advisor | Hybrid, Study Support & Career Growth

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

8% employer pension contribution

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cummins Mellor Blackburn is seeking a Payroll Adviser to join a growing accountancy and business advisory firm on a hybrid basis. You’ll manage a portfolio of clients through the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years' payroll bureau experience, thrives under deadlines, and excels at client service. The firm offers development, mentoring, and strong benefits across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll bureau.
• Able to deliver accurate payroll services across the full payroll cycle.
• Comfortable meeting deadlines and providing excellent client service.
• Experience liaising with HMRC and pension providers.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of payroll data accurately and to strict deadlines.
• Calculating net pay and ensuring payrolls are processed correctly.
• Preparing and communicating HMRC payments to clients.
• Supporting BACS submissions and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Balancing payrolls and producing month and year-end reports.
• Processing RTI submissions (FPS, EPS, P45s, P46s).
• Managing HMRC and pension provider downloads (tax codes, student loan notices).
• Supporting auto-enrolment processes and liaising with pension providers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client service

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Communication

Team player

Organised

Job description

Cummins Mellor Blackburn is seeking a Payroll Adviser to join a growing accountancy and business advisory firm on a hybrid basis. You’ll manage a portfolio of clients through the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years' payroll bureau experience, thrives under deadlines, and excels at client service. The firm offers development, mentoring, and strong benefits across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.