Senior Payroll Advisor at MOORE KINGSTON SMITH GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Romford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, UK Payroll Legislation, Auto-enrolment, IRIS Payroll Professional, Expatriate Payroll, Client Relationship Management, Excel, Pensions Administration, HMRC Compliance, RTI Submissions, Statutory Filings, Data Analysis

Industry

Accounting

Description

Senior Payroll Advisor Department: Payroll Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Romford Reporting To: Payroll Supervisor Compensation: £35,000 - £40,000 / year Description The Senior Payroll Advisor is a client-facing role at one of the UK's leading professional services firms. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of complex, high-frequency client payrolls spanning multiple sectors, including payrolled benefits, share schemes, Teachers' Pensions, complex pension arrangements, and international assignments. You won't just be processing payroll; you'll be the technical authority your clients and colleagues rely on. Expect to advise, mentor, problem-solve, and shape how the payroll bureau operates. If you're an experienced payroll professional who thrives on complexity and wants a role where your expertise genuinely matters, this is worth reading on. Romford-based with hybrid working, just one day a week in the office. Easily commutable via the Elizabeth line from central and east London, and across Essex. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payrolls across weekly, monthly, and annual cycles for complex multi-site client portfolios, including payrolled benefits, share schemes, Teachers' Pensions, and expatriate payrolls Handle variable and complex pay structures across multiple sites, brands, and legal entities, each with different pay rules and management structures Manage all HMRC correspondence, RTI submissions, statutory filings, and year-end processes including P60 production and reconciliations Administer auto-enrolment and complex pension schemes in line with The Pensions Regulator requirements Operate IRIS Payroll Professional at an advanced level; support system implementations, parallel runs, and new client onboarding Advise clients confidently on holiday pay, Working Time Regulations, and statutory payments for irregular earnings Mentor and develop junior team members and contribute to best practice across the bureau Act as a trusted senior point of contact for clients, resolving complex issues proactively and clearly Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Minimum 3 years' payroll processing experience, ideally in a bureau or client-facing professional services environment Strong, current knowledge of UK payroll legislation, auto-enrolment, complex pensions, and statutory compliance Experience with expatriate, international, and multi-entity payrolls Advanced proficiency in IRIS Payroll Professional Confident managing client relationships and complex payroll queries independently Strong Excel skills including formulas for data analysis and reporting Excellent communicator, able to translate technical detail into clear, practical advice CIPP qualification is a definite advantage, though not essential Job Benefits Salary: Transparent pay framework & promotion opportunities to recognise your contributions and performance. Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus three days off at Christmas. Flexible Working: We're committed to a positive work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that prioritises your well-being and flexibility. Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Private Health Insurance, Access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme, and more! Professional Subscriptions: Invest in your growth and development. Inclusive Employer: Be part of a diverse team with equity, inclusion, and flexibility at the core For full details of the role, please download the full job description.

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Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end complex payrolls for a multi-site client portfolio, including international assignments and various pension schemes. Act as a technical authority to advise clients on payroll legislation and mentor junior team members.