Payroll Advisor (St.Albans)

Moore Kingston Smith is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join our specialist Payroll Services team in St. Albans , managing a dedicated portfolio of hospitality sector clients. You will take full ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery for some of our larger, more complex client accounts. Think variable pay structures, multi-site operations, and high workforce flexibility. Experience in hospitality payroll is a real advantage, but what matters most is that you are a confident, client-facing payroll professional who can build trusted relationships with the clients you serve. You will work closely with the Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Director within a collaborative, knowledgeable team, and have the opportunity to genuinely make the role your own. If you are looking for a role where your payroll expertise is valued and your career development is taken seriously, this is it. Own end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of complex clients across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly frequencies Handle tronc and non-tronc arrangements, NMW compliance, salary sacrifice, split shifts, unsocial hours, and variable pay Manage high volumes of starters and leavers across zero hours, casual, seasonal, and agency workers Process rota and time & attendance data, resolving discrepancies quickly and accurately Submit RTI filings, manage HMRC correspondence, and administer pension auto enrolment Support multi-site, multi-brand, and multi-entity payrolls, each with their own pay rules Advise clients on holiday pay, Working Time Regulations, and statutory payments Handle year-end processes: P60s, final submissions, and reconciliations Manage payment files via Bacstel and Caxton and operate IRIS Payroll Professional Hands-on payroll experience: Tronc, NMW compliance, and variable pay, a desirable requirement. Experience managing payrolls for multiple clients within an accountancy practice or outsourced payroll environment. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation: RTI, statutory payments, auto enrolment, Working Time Regulations Experience with rota and time & attendance system integrations Confident with IRIS Payroll Professional (or similar) and Excel Sharp communication skills and the ability to manage a client portfolio independently CIPP qualification is a bonus, not a barrier Based in or around St. Albans; this is a hybrid role with a genuine office presence (3 days in office)