Payroll Executive

Advance TRS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced executive to own payroll, credit control and data entry in Sage 50 within a fast-paced, people-focused business. The role is hands-on and requires accuracy under pressure with proactive issue resolution.

You will ensure compliant, timely payroll, act as a main contact for contractors and internal stakeholders, and collaborate across the finance function to support operational delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a payroll, finance, or accounts-based role.
• Proven experience processing timesheets.
• Confident communicating via phone and email with clients and contractors.
• Solid accounting knowledge (posting invoices and staff expenses) and PAYE understanding.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly timesheets accurately and on time.
• Handle phone and email communication with contractors, clients and consultants.
• Ensure PAYE processes are compliant and up to date.
• Identify issues within payroll or finance processes and proactively resolve them.
• Support continuous improvement of systems and workflows.

Skills

Payroll processing

Credit control

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

We are seeking an experienced executive who can process payroll, take ownership of the credit control function and perform accounting data entry in Sage 50 within a fast-paced, people-focused business. This is a hands-on, operational role suited to someone who is confident in payroll processes, maintaining accuracy under pressure, and proactively resolving issues.

You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll, acting as a key point of contact for contractors and internal stakeholders. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential to support both operational delivery and positive working relationships across the business.

Previous experience within a recruitment agency or similar high-volume, fast-moving environment would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly timesheets accurately and on time
• Handle phone and email communication with contractors, clients and consultants
• Ensure PAYE processes are compliant and up to date
• Identify issues within payroll or finance processes and proactively resolve them
• Support continuous improvement of systems and workflows

Person Specification

• Self-motivated and well organised
• Confident managing and owning processes
• Hands-on with a proactive, can-do attitude
• A strong problem solver
• Positive, professional, and reliable
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Experience & Skills Required

• 3-5 years' experience in a payroll, finance, or accounts-based role
• Proven experience processing timesheets
• Confident communicating via phone and email with clients and contractors
• Solid accounting knowledge (including posting invoices and staff expenses)
• Good working knowledge of PAYE

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status