Payroll Advisor in Cheswick Green

At Jerroms, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just colleagues – we’re a community. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression. We're looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong payroll background to play a key role in delivering high quality payroll services across a diverse client base. If you have experience in a payroll bureau or an in house payroll setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
• Processing complex payrolls
• Uploading payslips and other payroll documentation to our payroll software
• Performing end-to-end payroll processing including data entry, validation, and reconciliation of payrolls
• Preparing and reviewing payroll reports for clients, including variance analysis and audit trails
• Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) reports and other statutory filings to HMRC accurately and on time
• Uploading pension contributions to relevant pension providers and managing compliance with auto-enrolment requirements
• Advising clients on PAYE liabilities, pension deductions, employee benefits, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and tax codes
• Administering and advising on Earnings Arrestments and Attachment of Earnings Orders in line with legal requirements
• Reporting and recoverable statutory payments and Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC
• Manual Calculations on all elements (Tax, NIC, Director NIC, Student Loan, Earnings Arrestment’s & Pensions)
• We are an approved BACS Bureau – we are responsible for making salary & PAYE payments on behalf of our clients each month, by the required dates
• CIS – Preparation and submission of monthly CIS Returns and CIS Suffered submissions to HMRC
• Building effective and long‑term working relationships with each of your clients

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience working in a payroll bureau or busy payroll department handling multiple payrolls
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations, including RTI, auto-enrolment, statutory payments and CIS
• Proficiency in cloud based payroll systems with the ability to learn other systems if required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manage data sets, use formulas, and create reports
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters to clients in a clear and professional manner
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines