Payroll Senior

Payroll Senior | Mid-Tier Practice | Cheshire

Are you a skilled payroll professional seeking a rewarding, client-facing role with a modern accountancy practice that genuinely prioritises work-life balance?

Do you want to manage an end-to-end client payroll portfolio utilizing market-leading tools like BrightPay while benefiting from clear career progression, hybrid working, and direct client contact?

This established practice offers a highly flexible, collaborative environment across multiple regional hubs, providing an exceptional platform to elevate your payroll career.

About the Firm

This highly regarded, multi-office independent accountancy practice operates across Cheshire, North Wales, and Merseyside. Combining traditional client values with advanced cloud technologies, the firm delivers tailored accountancy, specialist IT, and comprehensive payroll solutions to a diverse regional client base. The business is renowned for its progressive approach, promoting sustainable working practices, excellent flexibility, and long-term professional development within a supportive team structure.

Responsibilities

As a Payroll Senior you will:

Manage the complete end-to-end payroll processing for a dedicated client portfolio, including Auto-Enrolment and BACS payment execution.
Utilise modern cloud payroll software (including BrightPay) to accurately process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
Serve as the primary point of contact for client enquiries, statutory HMRC communications, and third-party pension providers.
Perform complex manual payroll calculations and resolve intricate client payroll or tax code queries promptly.
Collaborate with the wider payroll team and accountancy practice groups to drive best practices and ensure total compliance with changing payroll legislation.

What You’ll Receive

Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote upon completion of probation).
36 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown).
5% employer pension contribution (with salary sacrifice options available).
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay policies.
Comprehensive Life Assurance cover and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme support.

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