Location: Newbury
Working pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office after probation
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Senior to join their busy team based in Newbury. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of a diverse portfolio of SME client payrolls, delivering a high-quality, compliant, and efficient service. You will manage payrolls across multiple frequencies and complexities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional client support.
Your role as Payroll Senior:
Manage the daily administration of a portfolio of SME client payrolls, including RTI submissions and year-end processes
Process payrolls on weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
Apply strong knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory absence payments, including SMP, SAP, SPP, SHPP, SPBP and SSP
Handle employee and employer pension contributions and complete submissions for multiple pension scheme types
Process Payrolled Benefits in Kind (BIKs), Salary Sacrifice arrangements, Flexible Benefits, and Stocks/Shares/ESPP
Stay up to date with payroll legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements
Liaise with HMRC when required and provide clear communication to resolve queries
Use initiative to identify and resolve payroll issues, supporting team members where needed About You:
5+ years of payroll experience is essential
Strong working knowledge of STAR/IRIS payroll software required; experience with PayCircle is advantageous
Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes
Solid understanding of Tax and National Insurance
In-depth knowledge of statutory payments such as SMP and related entitlements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Text to Colmns
Comprehensive understanding of statutory deductions, payments, and payroll calculations
Strong knowledge of Auto Enrolment rules and regulations
Customer-focused, with a positive, can-do attitude
Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong team player with excellent communication skillsBenefits:
Life assurance at 2 x salary
Income protection insurance (IPI) which is payable after 13 weeks of sick leave @ 75% salary (less an amount for any deemed state benefits as determined by the insurer) proAfter 3 months you will be eligible to chose from a menu of benefits, which currently include:
Pension - in line with current legislation you will be automatically enrolled after 3 months and you will pay 3% and the firm will pay 5% and your life assurance will increase to 4 x salary
Critical illness cover
Dental insurance
Additional life assurance
Childcare vouchers
Purchase of additional holiday
Retail vouchers
Alongside the scheme there is unlimited access to a discount scheme, offering a wide variety of discounts across a whole range of products and services, including discounted gym membership rates
Free flu jabs