Moore Kingston Smith
Payroll Advisor (Hospitality)
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Payroll Advisor (Hospitality)
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Department: Payroll
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: St Albans
Reporting To: Payroll Director
Compensation: £32,000 - £34,000 / year
Description
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.
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- Own end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of complex hospitality 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
What You'll Bring
- Hands-on payroll experience: Tronc, NMW compliance, and variable pay, a desirable requirement.
- At least two years in a bureau or client-facing 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)
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Job Benefits
- Salary: Transparent pay framework & promotion opportunities to recognise your contributions and performance.
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus three days off at Christmas.
- Flexible Working: We're committed to a positive work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that prioritises your well-being and flexibility.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Private Health Insurance, Access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
- Professional Subscriptions: Invest in your growth and development.
- Inclusive Employer: Be part of a diverse team with equity, inclusion, and flexibility at the core
For full details of the role, please download the full job description.
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