Senior Payroll Administrator

Payroll Senior
Salary: £30,000–£36,000

Location:

Nottingham (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home after probation)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Senior to join a growing payroll bureau within an established accountancy practice. You'll manage your own portfolio of client payrolls, working in a close-knit team and providing a high-quality payroll service to a varied client base.
This is a hands-on end-to-end payroll role with plenty of autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple client payrolls and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Process a portfolio of weekly and monthly client payrolls from start to finish.
 
* Manage approximately 70–100 payrolls, varying in size and complexity.
 
* Maintain employee records, process starters, leavers and payroll amendments.
 
* Complete RTI submissions, year-end processes and statutory reporting.
 
* Administer Auto Enrolment and pension submissions, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
 
* Process CIS returns and BACS payment files for clients.
 
* Liaise with HMRC and resolve payroll-related queries.
 
* Build strong relationships with clients, providing expert payroll support and advice.
 
* Support the Payroll Manager when required and assist colleagues across the wider payroll team.
 
* Keep up to date with payroll legislation and contribute to maintaining high service standards.
What They're Looking For
 
* At least 3 years' end-to-end UK payroll experience, ideally within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice.
 
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, RTI, Auto Enrolment and statutory payments.
 
* Experience processing multiple client payrolls simultaneously.
 
* Confident carrying out manual payroll calculations when required.
 
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
 
* Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
 
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
 
* Experience with payroll software such as Sage, IRIS Payroll Professional, Earnie or Xero Payroll would be advantageous.
 
* A proactive team player with excellent attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
Interested? Apply today! 🌟
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