Senior Payroll Assistant

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a payroll professional in Warrington. You will join a small payroll team to process a varied portfolio of around 100 payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with deadlines.

The role offers a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities to develop payroll knowledge and progress within the practice. Hybrid working is available after probation.

Qualifications

• This role requires solid end-to-end payroll experience.
• Able to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for clients accurately and timely.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio.
• Meet weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Handle queries from clients, HMRC and colleagues.
• Process CIS returns.
• Process benefits in kind through payroll software.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Multi-client handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established practice with a rich history and an excellent reputation across Warrington and beyond. With a loyal client base built over generations and a team of long-standing employees, the business offers a genuinely supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop and progress.

Client Details

You’ll join an established payroll team and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of approximately 100 payrolls, working in a small payroll team.

Description

• You will be responsible for processing payrolls for clients accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner
• 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

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, client interaction and being part of a team, rather than processing the same payroll every month.

Profile

Ideally, you’ll have previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, as the variety of clients and payrolls you’ll work with is a key part of the role.However, applications from candidates with industry payroll experience will also be considered.We’re looking for someone who:Has solid end-to-end payroll experience.Is confident managing multiple payrolls and deadlines.Is excellent attention to detail.Is comfortable dealing with a wide range of clients and personalities.Can work independently while also being a strong team player.Enjoys variety and a fast-paced working environment.Is keen to continue developing their payroll knowledge and career.

Job Offer

You’ll be joining a genuinely close-knit team, where colleagues work collaboratively across accounts, audit, tax, management accounts and advisory.There are also excellent opportunities for professional development. The practice is happy to support payroll qualifications, alongside ongoing CPD and HMRC webinars, helping you continue to build your expertiseSalary: £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.Hybrid working: Office-based initially, with hybrid working available for discussion following successful completion of probation.Annual leave: 24 days in total PLUS Christmas shutdown Progression: Genuine opportunities to develop your career within an established practice.Salary reviews: Annualy