Payroll Senior

James Gray Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension

Private medical and dental insurance

Death in service benefit

Buy/sell holiday scheme

Referral programme

Regular company events

Job summary

James Gray Associates is seeking a Payroll Senior to manage end-to-end payroll for a varied client base, ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with UK legislation.

You will work in a client-focused, growing practice, handling multiple payrolls, auto-enrolment pensions, RTI submissions and year-end activities, while maintaining meticulous records and delivering excellent service. This role also offers flexible hours and an opportunity to develop within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience required, ideally in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience with payroll software; BrightPay is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Comfortable working independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Manage auto-enrolment pensions and ensure compliance.
• Calculate and process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC.
• Year-end payroll activities (P60s, P11Ds).
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers as required.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and stay updated with legislation.
• Support wider payroll team with admin duties.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Client communication

Independent worker

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Senior

Salary: £28,000-£34,000

Location: Office-based

Hours: Full-time or Part-time

The Role

You’ll manage end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client base, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately, on time and in line with current legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and wants to be part of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Manage auto-enrolment pensions and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Calculate and process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC.
• Complete year-end payroll activities, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers where required.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and stay up to date with payroll legislation.
• Support the wider payroll team with general administrative duties.

About You

• Previous end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience using payroll software (BrightPay experience is advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple payrolls and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £28,000-£34,000 depending on experience.
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Company pension.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Death in service benefit.
• Buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Referral programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Regular company events.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to join a friendly and growing practice where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.