Senior Payroll Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

9:00-17:00

Varied client portfolio

Broaden payroll experience

Exposure to CIS

Client-facing development

Job summary

Butler Rose is working with a well-established accountancy practice in Warrington, Cheshire, seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Assistant to own a portfolio and process payroll from start to finish.

The role is hands-on and office-based in Warrington, with a Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm schedule, offering exposure to auto-enrolment, CIS and client queries in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience across weekly and monthly cycles.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls or a client portfolio.
• Experience with auto-enrolment and pension requirements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish.
• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate client and employee payroll records.
• Process payroll using Superpay and manage auto-enrolment.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients, HMRC and colleagues.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and CIS returns.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Auto-enrolment

HMRC compliance

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Tools

Superpay

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your own client portfolio and broaden your experience within an established accountancy practice?

We are working with a well-established accountancy practice in Warrington, Cheshire, who are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Senior Payroll Assistant.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is confident managing payroll from start to finish, enjoys dealing directly with clients and would like to develop their experience within a supportive practice environment.

Please note: this is an office-based role in Warrington, so candidates must be based locally and able to commute to the office.

THE ROLE

• Managing your own portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Maintaining accurate client and employee payroll records
• Processing payroll using Superpay
• Managing auto-enrolment and associated pension requirements
• Responding to payroll queries from clients, HMRC and internal colleagues
• Keeping up to date with changes to payroll legislation
• Processing a small number of CIS returns
• Processing benefits in kind through payroll software
• Identifying and resolving payroll queries and discrepancies
• Ensuring payrolls and associated submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Working independently while contributing positively to the wider team

ABOUT YOU

Were looking for an experienced payroll professional who is confident managing payroll independently and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and deadlines.

You could currently be working within an accountancy practice or industry, provided you have solid end-to-end payroll experience.

YOU'LL IDEALLY HAVE

• Previous experience working in a payroll role
• Experience managing multiple payrolls or a client payroll portfolio
• Previous experience with auto-enrolment
• Experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• A good understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good client-facing communication skills
• A friendly, professional and efficient approach to dealing with queriesThe ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience of Superpay would be advantageous, although candidates with strong payroll experience using other payroll systems will also be considered.

WHATS ON OFFER?

• Circa £30,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
• Varied client payroll portfolio
• Opportunity to broaden your payroll experience
• Exposure to CIS and benefits in kind
• Opportunity to work closely with clients and develop your client-facing skills
• Supportive team environment
• Warrington-based office

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who wants to take responsibility for their own portfolio, build on their existing knowledge and continue developing their career within an established accountancy practice.

The client is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.