Job Title: Payroll Advisor

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Working pattern: Office-based initially (during probation), then hybrid will be doable

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing payroll bureau team as a Payroll Administrator. This is a fantastic role for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of payroll data accurately and to strict deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance with security, confidentiality, and internal processes.
• Calculating net pay and producing payroll outputs in line with HMRC regulations.
• Submitting RTI returns (FPS, EPS, P45, P46).
• Producing month-end and year-end payroll reports.
• Liaising with HMRC, DWP, pension providers, and other external bodies.
• Supporting auto-enrolment processes and maintaining pension compliance.
• Managing HMRC downloads including tax codes and student loan notices.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Demonstrating awareness of CIS requirements and deadlines.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a payroll bureau environment.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven role.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy.
• Confident communicator with a strong client-service mindset.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently.

Your Development

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, covering both technical and personal effectiveness skills
• 6-monthly performance reviews, optional monthly 1-to-1s, and access to a mentor
• Opportunity to get involved in wider firm initiatives and contribute ideas
• Support available towards completing the CIPP qualification, if desired
• Clear opportunities for progression within the firm

This role would suit someone looking to develop their payroll career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment where quality, collaboration, and client service are genuinely valued.

If you hold the above experience, please get in touch!

Apply to this advert or contact alexandra@jgarecruitment.com

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