Payroll Senior – Northwich – £30,000-£33,000 Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Howard James Recruitment is partnering with a thriving Northwich-based team to recruit a Payroll Senior to manage end-to-end payroll for a diverse client base. Why this role is great for you: * Take ownership of full payroll processing, including Auto Enrolment * Build strong relationships with clients, HMRC, and third-party providers * Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment * Stay up-to-date with payroll legislation and industry changes What you’ll need: * Proven payroll experience (accountancy practice experience a bonus, but not essential) * Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and Auto Enrolment * Ability to manually calculate payroll * Experience with Sage 50cloud Payroll or BrightPay preferred * Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills * Self-motivated with a proactive, positive attitude Benefits you’ll enjoy: * Competitive salary: £30,000-£33,000 (DOE) * 36 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays/Christmas) * Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution * Employee assistance programme * Life Assurance cover * Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and sick pay * Referral scheme, paid volunteer time, and charitable donations * Onsite parking Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday If you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you