Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Location:

Northwich

Salary:
Up to £33,000 per annum

Working arrangement:
Hybrid after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Clerk to join a growing and supportive payroll team in Northwich. Working closely with the Senior Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, delivering an accurate and professional service to businesses across a variety of sectors. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll bureau experience who enjoys managing client relationships and working in a fast‑paced environment.

• Process end‑to‑end weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Administer Auto Enrolment and BACS payments.
• Manage payroll queries and provide exceptional client service.
• Build strong relationships with clients, HMRC and third‑party providers.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within deadlines.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes.
• Support the wider payroll team and contribute to best practice initiatives.

• Extensive payroll experience within a bureau environment.
• Accountancy practice experience would be highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory payments and Auto Enrolment.
• Confident processing payrolls from start to finish and resolving complex queries.
• Experience with payroll software;
  Bright Pay experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Must be able to commute to the Northwich office.

Interested? Apply today!

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