Senior Payroll Administrator

Zohorecruit; Hildenborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonbridge-based accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage delivery of payroll services for a diverse client base. You will work with Star payroll software, handle queries, and advise on technical issues while building strong client relationships.

The role offers progression within a supportive payroll team, with exposure to weekly and monthly payroll and a clear path to responsibility as you develop in the firm.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll software.
• £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of payroll services (weekly/monthly) to a diverse client base using Star software.
• Handle client queries and advise on technical payroll issues.
• Assist with other projects and take on increasing responsibility as you develop within the firm.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll experience

Client relations

Tools

Star payroll

Job description

Hildenborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/09/2026

A very successful, well-established, and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Tonbridge is searching for a Senior Payroll Administrator to help manage the delivery of payroll services to the practice's varied client base, in a key role within the business, offering excellent progression and development potential. You will be part of an established and successful team of payroll professionals with lot's of support on offer.

Our client is a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants. The practice services clients who are wide-ranging in size, industry and sector, and you will therefore get exposure to a wide variety of client types and scope.

Joining as a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for the delivery of payroll services (weekly/monthly etc) to a vast spectrum of clients using Star software. You will deal with queries and advise clients on technical issues, and assist with other projects. You will take on responsibility as you develop within the firm and role, delivering a quality service to the clients and building strong relationships. You will carve a pivotal role within the practice's payroll department and progress in your career, with increasing responsibility. The opportunity and firm offers the right candidate a genuine chance to progress and develop within their payroll career.

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or bureau environment .
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Experience with payroll software
  
• £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.