Senior Payroll Administrator

Position: Senior Payroll Administrator (Permanent)
We’re a recruitment agency working on behalf of a growing, multi-site accountancy practice with offices across the UK. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to add an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to their Dudley-based team.
Full or Part Time hours to be considered for the right candidate.
The role
You’ll take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent client service at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing and processing client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly frequencies

* Overseeing payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions

* Submitting RTI filings and managing year-end processes, including P60s and statutory reporting

* Handling complex manual payroll calculations, including adjustments, leavers, and back pay

* Applying in-depth knowledge of PAYE, NIC and statutory payments (SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP)

* Managing workplace pensions, including Auto Enrolment, compliance monitoring and pension uploads

* Acting as the first point of escalation for complex payroll queries and technical issues

* Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients and resolving technical queries

* Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and advising clients and colleagues accordingly

* Supporting and mentoring junior payroll team members when required

* Building strong working relationships with clients, pension providers and internal stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

* 4–5+ years’ payroll experience, ideally within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice

* Proven experience managing multiple payrolls end to end

* Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance

* Experience using Sage 50 Payroll (or similar systems)

* CIS knowledge is desirable

* Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff is advantageous

* Strong IT skills and confidence with payroll software and Microsoft Office

* Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management

* Clear communication skills, able to explain technical matters confidently
Why apply?

* Join a well-established and growing accountancy practice

* Hybrid work & flexible hours

* Work within a supportive payroll team with real autonomy

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Access to an Employee discount portal

* Access to an EAP system

* 24 hour access to a GP

* Access to a Green Car Scheme

* Free onsite parking
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for your next step within a stable but expanding practice, we’d love to hear from you