Payroll Senior
Location: Leeds or Sheffield (flexible office base)
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Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 £34,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible to 30 hours for the right candidate)
Working Pattern: Hybrid 1 day working from home
About the Role
An established accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Senior to join its payroll team. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish, delivering a high-quality, accurate, and compliant service across a range of payrolls and workplace pension schemes.
This role is suited to a proactive individual who can work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a portfolio of payroll clients end-to-end
* Processing payrolls and BACS payments accurately and on time
* Administering workplace pension schemes
* Liaising with HMRC on payroll matters
* Setting up new payroll clients and onboarding processes
* Completing advanced payroll tasks, including pension setup, PAYE scheme closures, and payroll analysis
* Handling payroll queries from clients, employees, and internal teams
* Supporting managers with reporting and payroll-related queries
* Assisting with training and development of junior payroll team members
Additional Duties
* Maintaining accurate payroll records and internal systems
* Handling ad hoc queries and supporting the wider team
* Completing analysis work using Excel and Word
* Supporting the Payroll Manager with organisational tasks
* Contributing to process improvements and making recommendations
Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential
* Proven payroll experience within a bureau environment
* Ability to work independently and manage workload under pressure
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Confident liaising with clients, employees, and colleagues
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* GCSEs in Maths and English (AC or equivalent)
Desirable
* CIPP xsngvjr qualification (or working towards)
* Experience using BrightPay payroll software
Personal Attributes
* Professional and approachable manner
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Positive, proactive attitude
* Willingness to learn and develop
Benefits
* Medicash healthcare plan
* Subsidised gym membership
* Enhanced sick pay
* Death in service benefit (4x salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Professional subscription fees paid
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee and client referral scheme
* Social committee and regular events