Senior Payroll Lead — Hybrid, Client Payroll & Mentoring

JGA Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Associate to manage end-to-end client payrolls for a portfolio within a professional services firm. You will handle pensions, auto-enrolment and timely submissions while mentoring junior colleagues.

Ideal candidates will have strong UK payroll processing knowledge, experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau, and solid Excel/MS Office skills to support efficient payroll delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end UK payroll processing.
• Experience in accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment pensions.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of end-to-end client payrolls across different pay frequencies.
• Process payroll accurately and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
• Administer pensions and auto-enrolment, including submissions to pension providers.
• Manage payroll information, employee changes and client records.
• Prepare and submit client payroll payments through BACS.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers.
• Resolve payroll queries and provide technical guidance.
• Support and mentor junior members of the payroll team.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure UK compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and client service.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

UK payroll legislation

Auto-enrolment pensions

Client liaison

BACS payments

Tools

PayCircle

Xero

Job description

JGA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Associate to manage end-to-end client payrolls for a portfolio within a professional services firm. You will handle pensions, auto-enrolment and timely submissions while mentoring junior colleagues.

Ideal candidates will have strong UK payroll processing knowledge, experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau, and solid Excel/MS Office skills to support efficient payroll delivery.