Senior Payroll Assistant

Sheffield, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/11/2025

Along-standing accountancy firm with a strong regional presence islooking to add a Senior Payroll Assistant to its Sheffield team. They’re thekind of business where people tend to stay, not because anyone’schained to their desk, but because the culture is genuinely supportive,the teams work closely together, and everyone knows who to turn to whenthey need a hand.

The culture includes regular catch-ups rather than faceless emails, managers who actually make time for you, and colleagues who will happily jump on a call to talk through something rather than leaving you to figure it out. It’s a friendly payroll environment where work gets done properly, not frantically.

Inthis role, you’ll look after your own portfolio of clients from start tofinish, work across a mix of sectors and payroll schedules, and become atrusted point of contact for both clients and employees. You’ll alsohelp support and guide the administrators coming up behind you, sharing tips, best practices and the “we’ve all been there” moments that make adifference.

• You’ll manage your own portfolio, meaning you get to build genuine relationships with clients rather than feeling like a number.
• Hybrid working, a day at home to get through the quieter tasks, and office days for more team-focused work
• Plentyof variety: one minute you’re setting up a new payroll, the next you’rehelping a client understand pension contributions or troubleshooting something on a monthly run.
• A down-to-earth culture where people actually talk to each other, shared lunches and team chats.
• Accessto ongoing training, CPD and internal growth opportunities, with experienced payroll professionals on hand to support you.
• The firm continually invests in its tech and systems, so you’re not battling with outdated software or broken processes.
• Excellent benefits package including – retailer discounts, ability to buy andsell holidays, enhanced sick pay, subsidised gym membership and cashback towards healthcare costs.
• Chances to get involved in cross-team projects, events and wider business initiatives.

• Running end-to-end payroll for your own portfolio, weekly, monthly, or a mix, depending on the client.
• Setting up new payrolls and workplace pensions, guiding clients through what’s needed in a clear, friendly way.
• Handling BACs payments, checking data accuracy and making sure deadlines are comfortably met.
• Supporting clients and employees with queries, anything from tax code questions to holiday pay clarifications.
• Carrying out more technical tasks such as PAYE scheme closures, pension scheme setups and payroll analysis.
• Coaching Payroll Administrators, sharing your experience and helping them build confidence.
• Keeping records up to date, producing reports and assisting the wider team to maintain smooth processes.
• Spotting small improvements, maybe a clearer template, a smarter workflow, or a better way to share information.

• Experience processing payrolls within an accountancy practice or bureau setting and is confident handling end-to-end cycles.
• A calm, organised approach with strong attention to detail, someone who likes getting things right the first time.
• Great communication skills and the ability to explain things in a simple, friendly way.
• A team player who’s happy to support others and work together
• Experience using payroll software/systems ideally Brightpay
• Someone who enjoys learning new things and contributing to a positive team culture.

For more information get in touch with us for a confidential chat.