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Denholm Energy Services is an international service provider offering leading edge services principally to the energy and defence sectors. Denholm Energy Services employs over 4,000 people and is proud of the specialist experience and skill of its workforce. With operations in the UK, Caspian and Middle East, Denholm Energy Services is strategically based to support their clients across the international energy and defence sectors.
We’re looking for a Payroll & Benefits Advisor to join our team. If you’ve got experience running weekly payrolls, managing employee benefits, and navigating UK payroll rules with confidence, we’d like to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Running weekly payroll, including timesheets, overtime, and deductions
Managing employee benefits such as pension auto-enrolment, childcare vouchers, and perks
Making sure we stay compliant with tax and NIC requirements
Submitting FPS/EPS, pension returns, and other statutory reports
Dealing with payroll queries from employees, finance, and external bodies
Coordinating year-end tasks like P60s, P11Ds, and reconciliations
Keeping payroll data and documentation accurate, secure, and GDPR-compliant
Working closely with HR and Finance on audits, salary reviews, and policy updates
Staying current on UK payroll legislation and sharing best practices
What we’re looking for:
Solid UK payroll experience, including hands-on weekly payroll processing
Familiarity with payroll systems (ideally SD Worx) and confident use of Excel
Strong understanding of employment tax, NIC, pensions, and employee benefits
A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential info
Clear and professional communication skills—comfortable working with teams across the business
Someone proactive who can spot opportunities to improve how things are done
It’s a plus if you have:
CIPP (Technician or Diploma) or a similar payroll qualification
AAT Level 2–3, CIPD, or other finance or HR training
What you’ll get:
A collaborative team that values clarity, trust, and reliability
The chance to make a real impact in how we support our people and manage our processes
Benefits:
Denholm Energy Services represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Advisor to work in a role that will provide a great variety.
Other benefits include:
Salary: Dependent on experience
Pension: Employee contribution 2.5% and employer 5.5%
Holidays: 35 days (including bank holidays)
Life Cover: Death in Service 4 x salary
Dental and Private Medical Insurance after one year
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, with the choice of either; 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm shift pattern
Hybrid working
If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, please submit you CV along with your salary expectations.
This vacancy will be handled internally, no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G3 7UL
Denholm Energy Services is an international service provider offering leading edge services principally to the energy and defence sectors. Denholm Energy Services employs over 4,000 people and is proud of the specialist experience and skill of its workforce. With operations in the UK, Caspian and Middle East, Denholm Energy Services is strategically based to support their clients across the international energy and defence sectors.
We’re looking for a Payroll & Benefits Advisor to join our team. If you’ve got experience running weekly payrolls, managing employee benefits, and navigating UK payroll rules with confidence, we’d like to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Running weekly payroll, including timesheets, overtime, and deductions
Managing employee benefits such as pension auto-enrolment, childcare vouchers, and perks
Making sure we stay compliant with tax and NIC requirements
Submitting FPS/EPS, pension returns, and other statutory reports
Dealing with payroll queries from employees, finance, and external bodies
Coordinating year-end tasks like P60s, P11Ds, and reconciliations
Keeping payroll data and documentation accurate, secure, and GDPR-compliant
Working closely with HR and Finance on audits, salary reviews, and policy updates
Staying current on UK payroll legislation and sharing best practices
What we’re looking for:
Solid UK payroll experience, including hands-on weekly payroll processing
Familiarity with payroll systems (ideally SD Worx) and confident use of Excel
Strong understanding of employment tax, NIC, pensions, and employee benefits
A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential info
Clear and professional communication skills—comfortable working with teams across the business
Someone proactive who can spot opportunities to improve how things are done
It’s a plus if you have:
CIPP (Technician or Diploma) or a similar payroll qualification
AAT Level 2–3, CIPD, or other finance or HR training
What you’ll get:
A collaborative team that values clarity, trust, and reliability
The chance to make a real impact in how we support our people and manage our processes
Benefits:
Denholm Energy Services represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Advisor to work in a role that will provide a great variety.
Other benefits include:
Salary: Dependent on experience
Pension: Employee contribution 2.5% and employer 5.5%
Holidays: 35 days (including bank holidays)
Life Cover: Death in Service 4 x salary
Dental and Private Medical Insurance after one year
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, with the choice of either; 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm shift pattern
Hybrid working
If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, please submit you CV along with your salary expectations.
This vacancy will be handled internally, no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G3 7UL
