1. Join a highly acquisitive firm!
2. Growing, supportive, busy team!
About Our Client
Our Client
3. Fast growing, highly acquisitive firm
4. Predominately operating across the South East and London
5. Private equity backed advisory firm
6. Multiple offices across the UK (Colchester)
7. Accountancy, tax, audit and business advisory
Job Description
Payroll Senior
8. Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate calculations of pay, deductions, statutory payments, and pensions.
9. Handle statutory reporting requirements, including year‑end processes.
10. Serve as POC for assigned clients, managing expectations, resolving complex issues, and delivering a high standard of service.
11. Maintain strong internal quality controls, identify risks, and ensure full compliance with payroll legislation and data protection requirements.
12. Conduct internal audits and drive continuous improvements in processes, systems, and automation.
13. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and review support for junior team members, assisting with on boarding and promoting a collaborative team culture.
14. Manage personal and team workloads to support accurate billing and overall profitability.
15. Stay updated with payroll legislation and industry best practices
The Successful Applicant
A successful Payroll Senior should have:
16. Proven experience within a payroll function (ideally accountancy)
17. Skilled within managing complex payroll cases and supporting junior members of the team
18. Proficient with numerous payroll systems as well as advanced Excel skills
19. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation's and keeping up to date
20. Good, clear communication, attention to detail and proactive
21. Happy to adhere to a hybrid working policy (Office in Colchester)
What's on Offer
Payroll Senior
22. Salary (DoE): Ranging from £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
23. Will consider full and part time requirements
24. 23 days holiday + Bank Holiday
25. (Post probation) study support of CIPP and paid study days
26. Hybrid working
27. Auto enrolment pension scheme
28. Wider benefits included