Senior Payroll Bureau Executive: Flexible & Growth

BC Financial Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

An established accountancy and business advisory firm in Stockport is seeking a Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients across varying sectors.

You will process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, handle statutory payments, auto-enrolment, HMRC submissions, year-end reporting and liaise with clients and third parties. A proactive, detail‑driven professional with 12 months payroll experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' payroll processing experience within a busy, client-focused environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple client payrolls with different frequencies and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Good working knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Ability to perform manual payroll calculations when required.
• Experience dealing directly with multiple clients and payroll enquiries.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• A proactive, professional approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for businesses of varying sizes and sectors.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other deductions and entitlements.
• Administer workplace pensions and ensure compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll information to HMRC, ensuring compliance with PAYE and RTI requirements.
• Process year-end payroll reporting and relevant statutory documentation.
• Carry out payroll reconciliations, validation checks and peer reviews to maintain accuracy.
• Respond to client payroll queries, providing clear and professional advice.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and other third parties where necessary.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with current payroll legislation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider payroll team to ensure client deadlines are consistently met.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

RTI

PAYE

Auto-enrolment

HMRC liaison

Attention to detail

Client service

Team collaboration

Job description

An established accountancy and business advisory firm in Stockport is seeking a Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients across varying sectors.

You will process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, handle statutory payments, auto-enrolment, HMRC submissions, year-end reporting and liaise with clients and third parties. A proactive, detail‑driven professional with 12 months payroll experience is ideal.