Payroll Senior

Search Consultancy LTD; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Death in service cover

31 days annual leave

Your birthday off

Subsidised sports and social club

Flexi Friday

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Payroll Senior for Grangemouth. You will manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls, processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role covers statutory payments, pensions, RTI submissions and year-end activities, with strong emphasis on compliance and client liaison. Benefits include private medical cover, 31 days leave, and a flexible Friday option.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll experience essential within a practice or bureau setting.
• Experience handling multiple payroll cycles (weekly, fortnightly, monthly).
• Solid knowledge of statutory payments, pensions, RTI and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Proficient MS Excel and general IT skills.
• Clear communication with clients and external bodies.
• Willingness to embrace new payroll technology and automation.
• Collaborative mindset to support the wider payroll team.
• Self-driven with a continuous improvement approach.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls.
• Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with current legislation.
• Handle statutory payments, auto-enrolment and RTI submissions.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers to resolve queries.
• Identify improvements to processes and controls.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multiple payroll frequencies

Statutory payments & RTI

Attention to detail

Excel & IT skills

Client communication

Automation & process improvement

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Adaptability to new tech

Tools

IRIS Payroll Professional

BrightPay

Job description

Payroll Senior

Grangemouth

£34,000 - £39,000

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established and growing accountancy practice with a diverse SME client portfolio across multiple sectors. They are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Senior to join their established payroll team, managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring they are processed accurately and on time, and delivering an exceptional level of client service.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls, working collaboratively with an experienced team to ensure payrolls are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Managing allocated client payroll responsibilities and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
• Managing pension auto-enrolment duties and pension submissions.
• Preparing and submitting RTI returns.
• Assisting with year-end payroll processes.
• Liaising confidently with clients, HMRC and pension providers to resolve queries.
• Ensuring payrolls remain compliant with current legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Reviewing payroll information to maintain consistently high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and workflows.
• Embracing new payroll technology, digital systems and automation opportunities.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across the wider payroll team.
• Contributing to the continued development and improvement of the payroll department.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Additional Benefits

• Private medical cover for all staff.
• Death in service cover equivalent to four times salary.
• 31 days annual leave.
• Your birthday off in addition to annual holiday entitlement.
• Subsidised sports and social club.
• Flexi Friday option for full-time employees, working an additional 45 minutes Monday to Thursday and finishing at lunchtime on Friday.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Experience processing multiple payroll frequencies, including weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of statutory payments, pensions, RTI and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of payroll compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Experience with IRIS Payroll Professional or BrightPay would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients and external organisations.
• A proactive approach and genuine desire to contribute to the wider success of the payroll team.
• A willingness to embrace new technology and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues.

The client is particularly looking for someone who:

1. Has strong, hands-on payroll experience and excellent technical knowledge.
2. Takes ownership of their work and consistently delivers accurate payrolls within strict deadlines.
3. Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues and delivers an exceptional level of service.
4. Has a practical continuous improvement mindset and is confident suggesting better ways of working.
5. Works collaboratively and is happy to support the wider payroll team where required.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age