Payroll Senior – Growing Regional Accountancy Firm
Are you an experienced Payroll professional ready to take the next step into a leadership-focused role? Join a fast-growing, top-ranked accountancy and advisory firm that has expanded significantly through acquisitions and organic growth across the East and Southeast of England.
The Opportunity:
As a Payroll Senior, you’ll take ownership of a varied and complex client portfolio. Your role will go beyond standard processing — you’ll act as a trusted advisor, mentor junior team members, and play a key part in driving quality, compliance, and process improvement within the payroll function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your input matters, your development is supported, and your career can progress.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Managing the end-to-end processing of complex client payrolls
* Handling gross pay calculations, deductions, statutory payments, pensions, and year-end reporting
* Acting as the lead point of contact for your portfolio, building trusted relationships
* Supporting, reviewing, and mentoring junior staff
* Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, GDPR, HMRC, and TPR requirements
* Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency
* Staying updated on legislation and payroll software best practices
What You’ll Bring:
* 3–5+ years of payroll experience, ideally within accountancy or bureau environments
* Strong knowledge of complex payroll scenarios and legislation
* Experience with Iris - Ideal.
* Excellent attention to detail and confidence managing client expectations
* Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skills
* Experience in reviewing work and guiding junior team members
* A proactive, solutions-driven mindset
What’s in It for You:
* Flexible working after an initial 6-month onboarding period
* Access to industry-leading technical and soft skills training platforms
* Career progression in a dynamic, growing firm
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
If you're ready to take the lead in a respected and expanding accountancy firm, we’d love to hear from you