Payroll Senior

Job Purpose

The primary function of this role is to independently ensure the accurate and timely delivery of client payroll services.

• Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients including Auto Enrolment and BACS payments
• Manage and process a full payroll and establish good working relationships with all clients.
• Keep up to date on legislation and industry changes through independent research.
• Work collaboratively within the payroll team and wider payroll group at bennettbrooks.
• Maintain good working relationships through effective communication with colleagues, clients, HMRC and other third‑party providers.
• Actively seek to solve payroll related and customer service issues.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

• Payroll experience within an accountancy practice is desirable.
• In depth understanding of payroll legislation, processing and Auto Enrolment regulations.
• Ability to manually calculate a payroll.
• In depth understanding of Bright Pay preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and on own initiative.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to various roles the job entails.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Hybrid working available after successful completion of the probation period (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

• 36 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays/Christmas period
• Option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday
• Employee assistance programme (which includes Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support)
• Life Assurance cover
• Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
• Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
• Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement
• Team social events

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

£30,000 to £33,000 per year dependent upon experience

Please note that on‑site parking is not available at our Chester office. The surrounding area is well served by public transport and nearby parking facilities, though any associated costs would be your responsibility.