Vacancy Name
Payroll Advisor- Chelmsford
Vacancy No
VN2155
Employment Type
Permanent
Duration
N/A
Location City
Chelmsford
Description
The role of the Payroll Advisor is to manage end-to-end payroll processes for a broad range of clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This role requires an individual with excellent attention to detail, strong technical skills, and a positive and professional approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients.
* Provide an excellent level of service to a small portfolio of Clients which meets and exceeds their expectations.
* Manage an allocated Client portfolio in a manner which ensures that the required standards of compliance and service are achieved and sustained at all levels.
* Support the Director to ensure day-to-day activities are completed within the timeframes and requirements set.
* Ensure planning processes meet client needs and statutory deadlines.
* Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, including RTI filing, pension uploads, and generating reports for payments and third-party entities.
* Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a full audit trail of input.
* Stay up to date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll, always ensuring adherence and compliance.
* Prepare month‑end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.
* Prepare and submit CIS submissions.
Key Requirements
* Experience in client facing payroll, preferably within a practice environment.
* Hold CIPP qualification/ QBE.
* Have experience of all aspects of payroll, including holiday pay, hourly pay, sickness and pension auto enrolment.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non‑verbal.
* Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently to complete tasks within a time‑efficient manner.
Additional Requirements
* BrightPay knowledge would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of HMRC legislation and Pension Auto Enrolment, coupled with the ability to work effectively with multiple clients and prioritise workload.
* Strong computer literacy and numerical skills, with experience using payroll.
Model
Office Based
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
* Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
* Business closure over Christmas*
* Life Assurance x4 annual salary
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
* Corporate Discounts Platform
* Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates), such as:
o Critical Illness Cover
o Cash plan
o Cycle to work
o Eye care
o Dental
o Subject to exceptions and business needs
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