Practice - Senior Payroll Advisor

Location Blackburn
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5334

Senior Payroll Advisor – Blackburn / Hybrid (£28,000–£32,000)

Location: Blackburn / Bolton / Manchester (hybrid working available)
Department: Payroll
Position Type: Permanent

Advance your payroll career in a growing, progressive payroll bureau. Enjoy hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive team environment.


Why Join This Team?

  • Competitive Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per year

  • Flexible Working: Hybrid policy with the option to work from home after settling in

  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career progression

  • Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus hybrid working flexibility

  • Wellbeing Support: Health & wellbeing schemes including Simplyhealth and unique YOLO Wellbeing experiences

  • Innovative Benefits: Pension scheme with salary sacrifice, employee referral bonus, electric car scheme with onsite charging


About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor to manage a portfolio of payroll clients in a dynamic bureau environment. You will handle full end-to-end payroll processes, ensure compliance, and provide expert advice to clients. This role is ideal for experienced payroll professionals who want to develop their career in a growing practice.


Key Responsibilities

  • Process and review payrolls for multiple clients

  • Prepare and submit FPS, EPS, CIS, maternity refunds, P11Ds, and payrolling of benefits in kind

  • Advise clients on general payroll matters, statutory additions/deductions, and pension scheme registration

  • Manage compliance deadlines to ensure timely submissions

  • Liaise with HMRC, other departments, and third-party specialists

  • Implement new payrolls and handle ad-hoc payroll projects

  • Support, mentor, and train junior team members

  • Identify business development opportunities within client portfolios


Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance

  • Proficiency with Paycircle and Microsoft Office applications

  • Experience in bureau payroll processing

  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, resilient, and self-motivated

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Team player who can also work independently

  • Customer-focused with a high level of integrity

  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


Benefits & Perks

  • Hybrid working: Flexibility to work from home and office

  • Pension: Employer contributions with salary sacrifice options

  • Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

  • Employee referral bonus for bringing in talented colleagues

  • Health & wellbeing support: Simplyhealth, YOLO Wellbeing, and more

  • Career development: Continuous professional development opportunities and study support

  • Innovative perks: Electric car scheme and onsite charging


Apply Now

Take the next step in your payroll career with a growing, supportive team. Submit your CV today to discuss this opportunity with our recruitment partner:

For more information, please contact the below:  

Amy Doumbia 
Talent Partner

T: 07842 313 876 
E: 
amy@supreme-ss.com