Adviser - Payroll

Location:

Blackburn

• Collect and enter high volumes of payroll data supplied by clients into payroll software to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all security and confidentiality policies are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of processing while working efficiently against tight deadlines.
• Assist in processing and calculating net pay for each employee on a client's payroll, using software or manual methods, applying HMRC rules and tables.
• Notify clients of amounts due to HMRC.
• Prepare and transmit net pay details to bank accounts via BACS on the relevant dates.
• Balance payroll figures to produce all relevant month and year‑end reports for each client.
• Assist with transmission to HMRC via RTI (Real Time Information), forms P45, P46, FPS and EPS returns.
• Ensure timely downloads from HMRC and pension providers concerning tax codes, student loan notices, and opt‑out dates.
• Ensure appropriate records are kept and recorded accurately.
• Maintain awareness of and adapt to changes in legislation affecting payroll processing and PAYE.
• Assist in the auto‑enrolment process for clients, understanding legislation, creating reports via payroll software, and liaising with pension providers.
• Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs, DWP and other associated bodies.
• Have an awareness of CIS, its deadlines and responsibilities.

We provide a complementary range of learning opportunities to maximize potential in areas such as becoming a trusted adviser, networking, presentation skills, and technical abilities. Six‑monthly performance reviews and optional monthly one‑to‑one meetings are held, and mentoring is available. Wider firm initiatives and the possibility to complete a CIPP are also supported.

• Keen to play an active role in a dynamic team and willing to contribute to the team and firm success.
• Passionate about providing great client service.
• Excellent communication with people at all levels, both face‑to‑face and in writing.
• Positive and initiative‑driven.
• Capable of working under pressure.
• Motivated, well organised, and a strong team player who can also work independently.

• 25 days' holiday per annum + bank holidays
• Office closedown over Winter Break
• Flexible Easter Break, including other religious festivals
• On‑site free parking
• Employer pension contribution of 8%
• Death in service life cover of 4× salary
• Income protection scheme
• Weekly flexi time
• Agreed overtime
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
• Flexible benefits (salary sacrifice) scheme with private medical insurance, extra holidays, electric car scheme, etc.
• Hybrid working
• Full technical and soft skills training and support
• Recruitment incentive scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee well‑being portal
• Access to the WeCare app offering health, well‑being, financial and legal support
• Dress for your day policy and dress down Fridays
• Paid sick leave
• Extensive learning & development opportunities and study support
• Firm‑wide success bonus based on achievement of certain financial metrics
• Access to Dashlane password manager for you + 9 of your family and friends
• Fee‑free service to whole‑market mortgage and insurance advice
• Access to Able Futures support, a Mental Health Support Service