Payroll Senior – Company Summary A forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice in Cheshire, supporting a broad SME client base across a range of sectors. The firm invests in modern payroll and accountancy technology to improve the client experience and give the team efficient, up-to-date tools. They’re known for putting wellbeing and work–life balance first, offering generous holiday, hybrid working post-probation and a supportive culture that focuses on long-term client relationships. The practice is also committed to responsible, sustainable working and giving back to local communities. Payroll Senior - Description A great opportunity for an experienced Payroll Senior to join the payroll function based at the Northwich office, reporting into the Senior Manager. The Payroll Senior role will focus on delivering an accurate, timely, end-to-end payroll service to a portfolio of clients. This is a full-time, permanent position offering strong benefits and hybrid working after probation 3 days office / 2 days home. Payroll Senior - Responsibilities As Payroll Senior, you will be responsible for: End-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients Managing Auto Enrolment requirements and BACS payments Building strong working relationships with payroll clients and acting as a reliable point of contact Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes Working collaboratively within the payroll team and wider group Liaising with colleagues, clients, HMRC and third-party providers to ensure smooth delivery Proactively resolving payroll and customer service queries/issues Supporting with other duties as required, in line with the role Payroll Senior - Benefits The Payroll Senior package includes: Salary up to £33,000 dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week Monday–Friday Hybrid working after successful completion of 3-month probation 3 days office / 2 days home 36 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays/Christmas period Pension scheme 5% employer contribution option of salary sacrifice pension Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday Employee Assistance Programme incl. life support, legal info, bereavement support, medical info, CBT & managerial support Life Assurance cover Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay Enhanced sick pay Referral scheme Paid volunteer time annual charitable donation on your behalf Long service enhancements holiday and employer pension contribution Free on-site parking Payroll Senior – Requirements To be successful as Payroll Senior, you will ideally have: Payroll bureau / accountancy practice experience essential — not industry Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, processing and Auto Enrolment Confidence manually calculating payroll when required BrightPay experience preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team and also use initiative to manage your own workload Strong organisation and time management skills A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office CIPP qualification desirable, but not essential Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me who is not already registered as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral’s probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior /Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate /Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior /Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior/ Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A/ Payroll Bureau / Practice Managers