Senior Payroll Assistant

Leaders Romans Group; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property company is seeking a Senior Payroll Assistant to manage payroll for 3,300 employees. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, mentoring junior staff, and improving payroll processes. Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Market-leading training

Generous holiday allowance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Experience managing payroll for large organisations (2,000+ employees).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately on a monthly basis.
• Handle complex payroll queries and escalations.
• Mentor and oversee junior payroll staff.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

CIPP Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Payroll Assistant

Location: Crowthorne House, Wokingham (hybrid, 2 days from home after training)

Brand: LRG

About Us:

LRG is an award-winning national property company experiencing exciting growth. We offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales, we are committed to excellence and delivering outstanding customer experiences. We value investment in our people and provide opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Assistant to support our payroll team for 3,300 employees across multiple locations. You will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, guide junior payroll staff, and support process improvements within the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately on a monthly basis, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Handle complex payroll queries and escalations, liaising with employees, managers, and external providers.
• Support in-month National Minimum Wage analysis to ensure compliance with HMRC guidelines.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and month-end/year-end reporting activities.
• Coordinate with the outsourced payroll provider for timely updates on employee changes, including new starters, leavers, benefits, and salary adjustments.
• Act as a subject matter expert on payroll legislation, pension schemes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Mentor and oversee junior payroll staff, providing training and development support.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure data integrity and alignment, including handling new starters, leavers, and internal contract changes.
• Review and improve payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Understand company commission schemes to support employees with calculations and queries.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role preferred.
• CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience managing payroll for large organisations (2,000+ employees).
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables).
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory deductions.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective liaising at all levels.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.
• Market-leading training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Quarterly and annual awards.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional days.

LRG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the real estate industry.

LRG does not engage recruitment agencies for hiring. All openings are managed directly by our internal recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or referrals from agencies, and such submissions will not be considered.