Payroll Advisor

On-site in Preston·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 23 Oct)

Avanti West Coast

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Preston
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 5 November
Holiday: 30 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

Microsoft Office

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and hands-on experience in payroll or financial processing.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage complex data accurately.
Relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above) and/or CPP certification.

Nice to have

Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll systems (CoreHR experience is a plus).
Railway knowledge would be advantageous

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Final salary pension
Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

The role

Ready to make an impact? Join us as a Payroll Advisor and be a part of a team in delivering payroll services that keep our people paid and our business running smoothly. If you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and supporting colleagues, this is your chance to shine.

What you'll do

As a Payroll Advisor, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring our colleagues are paid correctly and on time. You'll be trusted to:

Deliver accurate weekly payroll using CoreHR, ensuring timely updates and data integrity.
Handle payroll queries and statutory payments (sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption) with professionalism.
Process commissions, deductions, expenses, and third-party claims in line with policy and legislation.
Support audits and collaborate with internal teams and external bodies like HMRC and DWP to ensure compliance.

How you'll work

**This is role is office based and the shift pattern is 09:00 - 16:30 **

Take a look at the Role Profile and apply now to join our team and make a difference at Avanti West Coast.

About Avanti West Coast

Industry: Rail Transport

In their own words

Additional information

As well as working with a fantastic team you will also receive:

If this opportunity excites you then we want to hear from you!

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications.

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us outstanding! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability, and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close-knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are encouraged, recognised, accepted and put to good use.

Salary: Competitive

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