Payroll Executive

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a strong presence across the UK. Known for delivering high-quality services to a diverse client base, they offer a collaborative working environment, excellent career development opportunities, and a strong team culture.

The Role As a Payroll Executive, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied portfolio of clients. Working as part of a supportive payroll team, you will manage end-to-end payroll processes while building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with current legislation. Your responsibilities will include:
Input payroll data as required, including running audit and validation checks and interfacing with General Ledger and pension systems Monitor and process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, and other entitlements Complete year-end payroll reporting where applicable Maintain and update time and attendance systems (BMS) Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including auto-enrolment compliance, for a portfolio of clients Respond to payroll related queries, acting as a trusted point of contact for clients Provide support for payroll enquiries Perform peer reviews of payroll outputs Support general administrative tasks and contribute to the wider payroll team Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, HMRC, and third-party providers Communicate effectively across the payroll function and wider business Requirements Requirements Minimum of one year’s payroll experience, ideally within a practice or bureau/client facing environment Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes, including pensions, benefits, and statutory payments Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy across both manual and system-based work Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks independently Customer focused, with confidence handling queries via phone and email Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Solid understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements Ability to perform manual payroll calculations Benefits Benefits Salary is competitive - please enquire for more information Excellent ongoing training and professional development Hybrid working Flexible start & finish times For more information on the benefits or salary on offer, please contact Luke Harrison on: