Senior Payroll Advisor Stanley Payroll

TC Group; Stanley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life assurance

Birthday day off

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Job summary

TC Group, a Top 20 UK accountancy firm, is growing fast and seeks a Senior Payroll Advisor to join the Stanley team. The role offers hybrid and flexible working after probation, with a 35-hour week (part-time options down to 28 hours available).

You will manage payrolls for clients, handle RTI filings, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in payroll, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• 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.
• Proactive, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to support, mentor and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentoring colleagues

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.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Payroll Advisorto join our Stanleyteam. 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.

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 colleaguesExcellent 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
• Hybrid working after probation - 80:20 split
• 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

About TC Group

TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.

We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we're unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.

Standard benefits across all offices. Please refer to the advert for the full benefits available.

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the firm
• Regular training and development