Payroll Senior

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accountancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Senior to provide accurate payroll services and support client accounts efficiently. The role includes processing payroll, managing CIS returns, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of payroll experience within an accountancy practice, strong knowledge of payroll processes, and a professional approach in handling sensitive matters. This is a full-time role offering a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for career progression

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of tax rules, National Insurance, and pensions.
• Ability to efficiently resolve payroll discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and weekly payroll including wages and deductions.
• Manage client billing and communications.
• Handle payroll queries and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Payroll processes understanding

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Senior to join a well-established professional accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized organisations.

As a Payroll Senior, you will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll services and supporting client accounts efficiently.

This is a full-time permanent role offering hybrid working options (3 days office, 2 day from home), a salary range of £33,000 - £35,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly and weekly payroll, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Managing CIS returns and related processes
• Administering pensions, including auto-enrolment uploads and redeclarations
• Handling statutory payments and benefits in kind
• Communicating with HMRC to resolve queries
• Managing client billing and debt chasing
• Maintaining relationships and daily communications with a varied client portfolio
• Handling payroll queries from clients and staff

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Senior, Payroll Specialist, Senior Payroll Coordinator, Senior Payroll Clerk or in a similar role.
• Proven payroll experience of at least 3 years within accountancy practice
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory payments, tax rules, National Insurance, pensions, and auto-enrolment
• Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality obligations
• Ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
• Professional approach when handling sensitive matters

What’s on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working options
• Flexible working hours in a supportive environment
• Company pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Collaborative culture that values contribution and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and supportive team while advancing your payroll career.

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