Senior Payroll - Nottingham

Cherry Professional; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Technician to own a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, compliant and responsive service. You will manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles, support year-end activity, and act as a key contact for payroll queries.

You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and colleagues to deliver excellent client service, liaising with HMRC, managing RTI and Auto Enrolment impacts, and handling year-end processes with meticulous

Qualifications

• 3 years’ practical payroll processing experience (ideally within a payroll bureau environment or practice).
• Strong experience of payroll calculations and processing, including manual calculations.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Thorough understanding of RTI and Auto Enrolment legislation, and its practical impact on client payrolls.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of payrolls, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly client payrolls using a range of payroll software.
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to resolve client issues.
• Prepare year‑end returns.
• Manage clients’ CIS Tax Deducted returns to HMRC.
• Upload client Direct Bacs payroll payments.
• Support the Payroll Manager as needed and provide cover for other Payroll Technicians.

Skills

Payroll processing

RTI & Auto Enrolment

HMRC liaison

Deadline management

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Technician to take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, delivering an accurate, compliant and highly responsive payroll service. You’ll manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles, support year-end activity, and act as a key point of contact for payroll queries—working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider colleagues to ensure consistently excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly client payrolls using a range of payroll software.
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to resolve client issues.
• Prepare year‑end returns.
• Manage clients’ CIS Tax Deducted returns to HMRC.
• Upload client Direct Bacs payroll payments.
• Support the Payroll Manager as needed and provide cover for other Payroll Technicians.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ practical payroll processing experience (ideally within a payroll bureau environment or practice).
• Strong experience of payroll calculations and processing, including manual calculations.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Thorough understanding of RTI and Auto Enrolment legislation, and its practical impact on client payrolls.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of payrolls, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines consistently.

Personal Skills

• Motivated and committed to delivering excellent service to clients and colleagues.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Organised and administratively strong.
• Able to multitask and prioritise to meet multiple deadlines.