Senior Payroll Bureau Executive — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Stockport Nub News; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Private medical insurance

Eye care

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

Stockport Nub News is recruiting an experienced Payroll Executive to join its payroll team in Stockport. You will manage end-to-end payrolls for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely payments and strong client service.

Previous bureau experience is essential, with the ability to handle weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles, and oversee auto-enrolment, PAYE/NI, and year-end tasks. Excellent accuracy and deadlines are required for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice payroll department or outsourced payroll bureau is essential.
• At least 12 months' payroll processing experience within a busy, client-focused environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple client payrolls with different pay 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 responding to 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

Client management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Manual calculations

Pensions & auto-enrolment

PAYE & NI knowledge

Multi-client payrolls

Proactive professionalism

Job description

Stockport Nub News is recruiting an experienced Payroll Executive to join its payroll team in Stockport. You will manage end-to-end payrolls for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely payments and strong client service.

Previous bureau experience is essential, with the ability to handle weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles, and oversee auto-enrolment, PAYE/NI, and year-end tasks. Excellent accuracy and deadlines are required for success.