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Payroll Advisor

Location: Maidstone

Contract: Permanent

Rate: £30,000 Per Annum

Start date: Flexible

*Hybrid Working*

Contact: (url removed)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading HR and payroll service provider based in Maidstone to find a skilled Payroll Adviser. This exciting opportunity involves managing a diverse range of payroll responsibilities, from processing data and calculating statutory payments to advising clients on auto-enrolment pensions. If you have a strong background in payroll and a passion for delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you!

Main responsibilities

Oversee and process payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for various payroll cycles (monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, and four-weekly).
Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on payroll-related matters, including statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP) and auto-enrolment pensions.
Manage payroll administration tasks such as handling post, issuing payslips, P45s, and P60s, uploading pension contributions, and processing BACS payments.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HMRC regulations, resolve client issues with HMRC, and ensure accurate calculations for holiday pay and statutory submissions (EPS and FPS).
Assist the Payroll Manager in improving team processes and systems, support team members during absences, and stay informed on industry developments and personal competencies.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing payroll processes and handling various payroll functions.
Ability to manually calculate SMP, SSP, and other statutory payments is essential.
Experience in receiving and processing payroll data, calculating statutory payments and holiday pay, and managing EPS and FPS submissions.
Ability to understand and advise clients on auto-enrolment pension schemes.
Proven capability to resolve payroll-related issues and liaise with HMRC effectively.
Essential for managing payroll efficiently and ensuring compliance with regulations.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed