Payroll Advisor

LRG

Payroll Advisor handling payroll processing for 3,300 employees in a leading property company. Collaborating closely with HR and Finance for compliance and oversight.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeCamberley • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations while managing payroll for large organizations. Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Excel, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to support payroll processes and mentor junior staff.

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Payroll AdministrationUK Payroll LegislationPayroll Software ProficiencyCIPP QualificationMentorship and Training

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationStatutory PaymentsVLOOKUPsPivotTablesData IntegrityNational Minimum Wage AnalysisPayroll Queries ManagementEmployee Changes ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailNumerical AccuracyProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP Qualification

Industry Keywords

HMRC ComplianceStatutory DeductionsPension SchemesPayrolled BenefitsTax Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately process payroll on a monthly basis, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations.
Lead on complex payroll queries and escalations, liaising with employees, managers, and external payroll provider as needed.
Support with in month National minimum wage analysis to ensure full compliance in line with HMRC guidelines.
Support payroll reconciliations and month-end/year-end reporting activities.
Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate updates for employee changes, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary adjustments.
Act as a subject matter expert on payroll legislation, payrolled benefits, pension schemes and statutory payments (Tax, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.).
Provide mentorship and oversight to junior payroll staff, assisting with training and development.
Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure data integrity and alignment.
Supporting with new starters, leavers and Internal contract changes.
Assist in reviewing and improving payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Understanding of company commission scheme’s, to support employees with understanding of calculations and any queries raised.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in payroll administration required with senior or supervisory capacity desirable
CIPP qualification desired but not essential
Proven experience managing payroll for large organisations (2,000+ employees).
Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables).
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (or local equivalents), tax codes, and statutory deductions.
Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary package
Quarterly and yearly awards
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service up to an additional 5 days holiday per year