Payroll Executive

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to process payroll for multiple clients while ensuring compliance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, knowledge of related legislation, and excellent attention to detail. This position offers a supportive work environment in Hale with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll processing role, ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and Auto-Enrolment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Manage starters, leavers, and amendments.
• Handle statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Attention to detail

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Client communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Job description

Payroll Clerk - Hale

Are you an experienced Payroll Clerk looking to join a friendly, professional team where your skills will be valued and rewarded? Our client, a well-established business in Hale providing outsourced payroll services to a wide range of companies across the UK, is looking for a confident and knowledgeable Payroll Processor to join their growing team.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for processing end-to-end payroll for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service at every stage. This is a busy, varied role where no two days are the same - perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers, deadlines, and people!

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
• Managing starters, leavers, and amendments
• Handling statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP
• Submitting RTI and pension contributions
• Reconciling payroll reports and responding to client queries promptly
• Keeping up to date with current payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Assisting with year-end processes such as P60s and P11Ds

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll processing role (ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and Auto-Enrolment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving and client communication
• Experience using payroll software (such as Sage, BrightPay, or similar)

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Modern offices located in the heart of Hale, close to transport links

If you're an experienced Payroll Clerk who enjoys delivering an accurate, reliable service and wants to be part of a welcoming and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more