Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor
Glasgow, Stirling Aberdeen or Bolton – hybrid -2 days in office
Competitive salary and benefits package
Brightwork are delighted to be supporting a key client as they continue through an exciting period of growth. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their busy and supportive payroll team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative environment where technical expertise and client service are highly valued.
This opportunity would suit a payroll professional who enjoys the technical aspects of payroll processing, takes pride in delivering an accurate service, and is happy to share their knowledge and support more junior colleagues when required.
The Role
As a Payroll Advisor, your primary focus will be the accurate processing of payrolls for a varied client portfolio. You will also act as a knowledgeable point of contact within the team, helping to support Payroll Assistants with day-to-day queries while ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
Processing complex payrolls from start to finish across a varied client portfolio
Reviewing payroll outputs and ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and their professional advisors
Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and industry best practice
Assisting with payroll-related projects and process improvements
Reviewing and submitting BACS payments in line with audit requirements
Maintaining accurate client process manuals and payroll documentation
Supporting payroll system testing, upgrades and enhancements
Acting as a first point of contact for junior team members requiring day-to-day guidance
Sharing knowledge and helping to develop the skills of colleagues across the payroll team
Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, internal controls and audit requirements
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in a payroll position with responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing
Experience managing multiple payrolls and working to strict deadlines
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, compliance and statutory payments
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive approach to problem solving
Confidence supporting and guiding less experienced colleagues
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Essential experience using IRIS, STAR or BrightPay payroll software
Relevant payroll qualifications would be advantageous
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Varied and interesting client portfolio
Ongoing training and professional development
Hybrid working
Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to join a growing team where your technical payroll expertise will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion or reach out direct to or 07779 858 438
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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