Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Payroll Advisor to join our Finance team at Country House Weddings Ltd. This part-time position is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys accuracy, compliance, and providing expert advice to managers and teams across our beautiful venues.


You'll take ownership of the full payroll cycle -- ensuring our weekly and monthly pay runs are completed efficiently -- while also advising on payroll queries, statutory payments, and best practice processes. You'll work closely with Finance and HR to support data accuracy, reporting, and system improvements.


Key Responsibilities


Lead on weekly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance Provide advice and support to managers and staff on payroll-related matters Process SSP and manage absence records, ensuring compliance with current legislation Assist with HR data cleansing and maintenance of accurate employee records in payroll and HR systems Produce payroll and HR-related reports, including management summaries and venue-level data Ensure wage sheets are correct, approved, and distributed to Venue Managers Act as the main point of contact for all payroll and PAYE queries Manage statutory deductions, including court orders, AEOs, and student loans Support the Finance Manager with payroll analysis and process improvements Assist in the implementation and optimisation of the Harri system Maintain professionalism, discretion, and accuracy at all times
About You


Minimum 3 years' experience in a payroll advisory or senior payroll role Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including SSP, SMP, and other statutory payments Confident managing weekly and monthly payrolls end-to-end Experience using the Harri system is essential Excellent communication and advisory skills High attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and experience producing payroll and HR reports Proactive, organised, and able to work independently across multiple venues
Benefits


Free on-site parking Access to Wagestream for flexible pay Supportive and professional team environment Beautiful workplace settings across our Country House Weddings venues Opportunity to contribute to a respected and growing company
Additional Information

This role is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave for an initial period of 9 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months depending on the return date of the employee on maternity leave.


This is a part time role, working 3 days per week over Monday, Wednesday and Friday.




Why Join Us

At Country House Weddings Ltd, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences -- for our guests and our people. You'll join a supportive, professional environment where your expertise is valued and your work-life balance respected.


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