Payroll Advisor

Job Title: Payroll Advisor
Location: Bolton
Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent, hybrid working following an initial settling-in period
About The Company
JGA Recruitment is working with a growing professional services firm and established payroll bureau to recruit a Payroll Advisor in Bolton. The organisation supports a diverse portfolio of clients with dependable payroll and related services, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and responsive client care. This is an opportunity to join a developing team where high-quality work and continuous improvement are valued.
About The Role
As Payroll Advisor, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of mid-sized clients. You will manage regular payroll cycles, coordinate information and approvals, complete statutory submissions and respond to client queries. The role requires sound knowledge of UK payroll legislation, confidence working to multiple deadlines and a professional approach to building effective client relationships.
You will also contribute to payroll implementations and support clients with PAYE registrations and related requirements. Following an initial settling-in period, the position offers hybrid working, alongside the collaboration and support of an established payroll team. This role would suit an experienced payroll professional who enjoys balancing detailed processing with practical problem-solving and client communication.
Qualifications
You will have previous experience processing payroll within a payroll bureau, accountancy practice or similar multi-client environment. A strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and procedures is essential, as is the ability to manage several client payrolls and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
You should have experience with RTI submissions, workplace pensions and statutory payment calculations. Familiarity with FPS and EPS submissions, CIS, P11Ds and Payrolling Benefits in Kind will be useful. Experience using PayCircle is beneficial but not essential. We are also looking for clear communication, strong organisation, attention to detail and a service-focused approach. You should be comfortable handling confidential information, following established processes and raising issues promptly when information is incomplete or a deadline may be at risk.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls from receipt of information through processing, review, approval and completion. You will prepare and submit payroll data accurately and on time, including RTI submissions, FPS and EPS returns, pension information and payroll reports. You will calculate statutory payments and support CIS processing where required.
You will act as a point of contact for client payroll queries, providing clear and timely responses and liaising with HMRC and pension providers when necessary. You will monitor payroll deadlines, obtain and check client information, coordinate approvals and follow up on outstanding items. You will assist with new payroll implementations and PAYE registrations, as well as P11D preparation and Payrolling Benefits in Kind. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance the client experience.
Benefits
The position offers a salary of up to £31,000 per annum and full-time, permanent employment. Hybrid working is available following an initial settling-in period. You will join an established payroll bureau within a growing professional services business, with the opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute ideas and build lasting relationships with a varied client portfolio. Further details about the organisation’s wider benefits and working arrangements can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity
JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people across a wide range of backgrounds. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is a specialist payroll, HR and reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined by the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Personal data collected or provided during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with our privacy notices.