Senior Payroll Assistant

Michael Page Finance; Lymm; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 24 days + BH

37.5 hour working week

Free parking on site

Early finish Fridays

CIPP study support

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting for a payroll specialist in the Warrington area. You will process client payrolls using Superpay and manage end-to-end payroll processing for your portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met weekly and monthly.

You will handle client, HMRC and internal queries with a professional approach and process CIS returns and benefits in kind where required. The role offers a supportive team and standard office hours 9am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll roles in practice or industry.
• Knowledge of auto-enrolment requirements and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail in payroll processing.
• Strong client-facing communication and service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive with changes to payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately and efficiently for clients using Superpay.
• Perform end-to-end payroll processing for assigned client portfolio.
• Ensure deadlines are met for weekly and monthly payroll runs.
• Handle queries from clients, HMRC and internal colleagues professionally.
• Process benefits in kind and CIS returns as required.
• Maintain accurate client and employee payroll records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Auto-enrolment

Attention to detail

Client-facing communication

Team player

Tools

Superpay

CIS returns

Job description

Client Details

We are supporting a long standing accountancy practice based in the Warrington area recruit for their small payroll team.

Description

• You will be responsible for processing payrolls for clients accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner using Superpay.
• You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for your assigned client portfolio, ensuring that client and employee records are maintained accurately.
• You will ensure all deadlines are met including weekly and monthly payroll processing
• You will handle queries from clients, HMRC, and internal colleagues in a professional and courteous manner.
• Processing a small number of CIS returns
• Processing benefits in kind through payroll software
• Opportunity to broaden your experience and work within a supportive team
• Office opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm

Profile

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a payroll role in either practice or industry
• Previous experience of auto-enrolment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Friendly and efficient manner when dealing with queries.
• Proven ability to stay up-to-date with changes to payroll legislation
• Good client-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Offer

• 24 days plus BH - Holidays
• 37.5 hour working week
• Free parking on site
• Early finish every Friday
• CIPP study support
• Salary ranging from £30k to £35k DOE