Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Cheshire | £32,000 - £38,000 DOE | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a role offering greater flexibility, responsibility and long-term progression?

We're working with a well-established, forward-thinking accountancy practice looking to appoint a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their growing payroll team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with accountancy practice or payroll bureau experience who enjoys managing multiple client payrolls and is looking to join a supportive, progressive environment with an excellent benefits package and genuine flexibility.

The Role

As Senior Payroll Administrator, you'll take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring an accurate, timely and high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of weekly, fortnightly and monthly client payrolls
• Processing payroll accurately from start to finish
• Handling starters, leavers, statutory payments, deductions and payroll adjustments
• Processing pension contributions and associated administration
• Ensuring payrolls meet relevant deadlines and compliance requirements
• Dealing directly with clients and responding to payroll queries
• Resolving discrepancies and more complex payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and client information
• Supporting more junior members of the payroll team where required
• Working closely with the wider team to maintain a high standard of client service
• Contributing ideas to improve payroll processes and efficiencies

About You

This opportunity would suit an experienced Payroll Administrator, Senior Payroll Administrator or Payroll Executive who is comfortable managing multiple client payrolls.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous accountancy practice or payroll bureau experience
• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls and deadlines
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• The ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team
• A proactive and positive approach

Experience supporting or mentoring more junior payroll colleagues would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Generous hybrid working, with up to 3 days WFH
• Enhanced benefits package
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Varied client portfolio
• Greater responsibility and autonomy
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to continue developing your payroll expertise
• Genuine progression opportunities within a successful and forward-thinking practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for the next step in their career, without sacrificing flexibility or work-life balance.

If you'd like to know more, apply here or contact Liz Chapman at Reed for a confidential conversation.