Senior Payroll Advisor

TC Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after probation

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Birthday day off

Extra holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform

Referral bonus

Social events

Free parking

Training & development

Job summary

TC Group, a Top 20 accountancy firm in the UK, is seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor for the Stanley team. The role offers hybrid and flexible working after probation, with 35 hours per week and 25 days holiday plus incremental days.

You will manage payrolls for a diverse client portfolio, ensure RTI submissions are accurate, and mentor junior staff while staying compliant with HMRC rules. This is a growth-focused opportunity within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Experience using payroll software with strong HMRC RTI knowledge.
• Proactive, client-focused with excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related client queries
• Processing payrolls in line with HMRC and statutory requirements
• Preparing and submitting RTI filings and other payroll submissions
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering excellent service
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the payroll team
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice, delivering training where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Mentoring/training ability

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Xero Payroll

Job description

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - we would also consider part-time candidates working a minimum of 28 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available following probationary period
Holiday: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service up to an additional 5 days

Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Senior Payroll Advisor to join our Stanley team. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Payroll Advisor, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll service to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation. Working closely with colleagues across the Client Accounting Services and Tax teams, you'll build strong client relationships, provide expert payroll support and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise, take on leadership responsibilities, support and mentor team members, and progress your career within a growing and ambitious organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Senior Payroll Advisor, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related client queries
• Processing payrolls in line with HMRC and statutory requirements
• Preparing and submitting RTI filings and other payroll submissions
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering excellent service
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the payroll team
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice, delivering training where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role, ideally within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, RTI submissions and statutory requirements
• Experience managing a portfolio of payroll clients and delivering work to deadlines
• Experience using payroll software, ideally Sage 50 Payroll and Xero Payroll
• A proactive and client-focused approach, with excellent communication skills
• The ability to support, mentor and share knowledge with colleagues
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.

Why Join TC Group?

We understand that choosing your next career move is about more than just a job title.

At TC Group you'll find:

• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing business
• Ongoing learning, professional development and qualification support
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A business that values innovation, individuality and fresh ideas
• The chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working after probation - 80:20 split
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Birthday day off
• Opportunity to sell and purchase additional holiday days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services
• Employee referral bonus
• Social events and team activities
• Free parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities