Senior Payroll Administrator - Chester
Full-time | Permanent | Mon-Fri
Hybrid working | Up to £33K
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to independently manage the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for a diverse client portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in end‑to‑end payroll processing, and ismitted to delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage full end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients.
2. Oversee Auto Enrolment duties and ensure fullpliance.
3. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, providing a reliable and professional service.
4. Stay fully up to date with payroll legislation, best practice, and industry changes through independent research.
5. Work collaboratively within the payroll team and wider payroll function.
6. Identify and resolve payroll queries and customer service issues efficiently.
7. Carry out any additional tasks that are reasonable and relevant to the role.
Requirements
8. Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or bureau is ESSENTIAL.
9. Parking available
10. Strong understanding of payroll legislation, processing requirements, and Auto Enrolment rules.
11. Ability to manually calculate payroll when required.
12. Experience using Sage 50cloud Payroll or BrightPay is highly desirable.
13. Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills.
14. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
15. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and deadlines.
16. Proactive, positive attitude and a flexible approach.
17. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
18. 36 days holiday (including bank holidays & Christmas closure)
19. 5% employer pension contribution
20. Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
21. Employee Assistance Programme
22. Life assurance
23. Salary sacrifice pension option
24. Enhanced family leave & sick pay
25. Referral scheme
26. Paid volunteer time & annual charitable donation
27. Long‑service holiday and pension enhancements
28. Free onsite parking
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