Job Description

Posted 14 November 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationPreston
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Reference036773
Job FunctionHeadquarters

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 be doing:

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.

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.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

and payroll systems (CoreHR experience is a plus).

Relevant qualifications

, including GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above) and/or CPP certification.

Railway knowledge

would be advantageous

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

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


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

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.

Our Avanti West Coast Values

Passionate-

We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed

- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity

- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious

- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic

- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.