Payroll Senior Associate

Austin Rose; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible core hours 10am–4pm

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Austin Rose is recruiting a Payroll Senior Associate for our London-based Top 40 firm. This role focuses on managing a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-volume payroll processing across several cycles, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and Auto-Enrolment.

The successful candidate will have 3–4 years in payroll bureau, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to advise clients and liaise with HMRC. Hybrid working and a strong development culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of payroll bureau experience.
• End-to-end payroll processing including manual calculations and Auto-Enrolment pensions.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of UK payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio with high-volume payroll processing on varying cycles.
• Perform manual calculations and standard deductions while ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and Auto-Enrolment.
• Provide expert payroll advice and maintain relationships with third-party providers and HMRC.
• Ensure timely payments including salaries and pension contributions, with all HMRC submissions.
• Mentor/junior colleagues by sharing knowledge and providing hands-on training.

Skills

Payroll management

Excel

Client communication

UK payroll legislation

HMRC liaison

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Senior Associate – Top 40 Firm – London

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to step into a fast-paced, tech-enabled Top 40 Firm? If you thrive on managing diverse client portfolios and delivering exceptional service, this could be your next career-defining move.

This Top 40 Firm is a full-service, tech-enabled accountancy practice dedicated to helping ambitious businesses, entrepreneurs, and SMEs achieve their goals and make a global impact. Experiencing rapid growth, the firm brings together like-minded advisors to provide comprehensive accounting solutions backed by intuitive technology. Their mission is to establish themselves as the UK's leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs, offering collaborative hybrid working and extensive professional development.

As a Payroll Senior Associate, you will:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, handling high-end, high-volume payroll processes on varying cycles within a dynamic department.
• Perform complex manual calculations and standard deductions while ensuring full compliance with UK Payroll Legislation and Auto-Enrolment regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, expert advice to clients in relation to intricate payroll queries and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers and HMRC.
• Ensure all necessary payments, including employee salaries and pension contributions, are executed strictly within set deadlines, handling all pensions and HMRC submissions.
• Share knowledge and experience with junior team members, providing hands‑on training and mentorship when required.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Possess a minimum of 3 to 4 years of solid payroll bureau experience.
• Demonstrate full end‑to‑end payroll experience, including manual calculations, standard deductions, and Auto‑Enrolment pensions proficiency.
• Have strong competence in Excel and deep familiarity with UK Payroll Legislation.
• Display strong interpersonal skills for effective client and internal stakeholder communication, alongside proven experience maintaining client relationships and liaising with HMRC.

What You’ll Receive:

• hybrid working
• Flexible core working hours from 10am to 4pm
• Extensive learning and development resources with a tailored progression plan.
• Supportive, employee-focused culture centred on professional growth and well-being.