Payroll Senior

Are you looking for a new, varied & flexible Payroll opportunity, either on a full-time or part-time basis?

NXTGEN is delighted to be working with a highly regarded and well-established Accountancy Practice as they look to recruit an experienced Payroll Senior into their Ipswich office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative & friendly Payroll team, managing your own portfolio of clients whilst playing a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued development of the department, as well as supporting your Manager.

This firm has built an excellent reputation across the region, not only for the quality of service they provide to clients, but also for the way they invest in and support their people. With flexible working options, manageable workloads and genuine opportunities for progression, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their Payroll career within a forward-thinking practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are completed accurately, compliantly and on time.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, building strong relationships with clients, HMRC and third-party providers.
• Support and review the work of junior Payroll team members, providing guidance, mentoring and day-to-day assistance.
• Assist the Payroll Manager with resolving complex payroll, legislation and system queries.
• Ensure compliance with auto-enrolment requirements and current payroll legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and contribute towards continuous improvements across the Payroll team.
• Deliver training and share knowledge with colleagues to support their ongoing development.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll within an Accountancy Practice or Payroll Bureau environment.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and a portfolio of clients.
• A good understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a passion for delivering an outstanding payroll service.

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity and how it could suit you, please get in touch with Annie for a confidential discussion.