THE OPPORTUNITY
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced full or part time Senior Payroll Administrator to join a friendly and progressive accountancy practice in Chester.
This role offers the chance to join a collaborative team environment and take on greater responsibility in a growing firm.
If you have strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally with a practice background, and you’re looking for more responsibility and long-term career development, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
THE ROLE
As part of a busy payroll team, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of small and high-volume payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent service to clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
- Managing auto-enrolment pensions
- Handling payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
- Liaising with HMRC and pension providers
- Processing BACS, PAYE, CIS, holiday pay, SMP/SSP
- Managing starters and leavers (P45s/P46s)
- Supporting P11D processing
- Staying up to date with payroll legislation
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members
- You will receive full system training and ongoing support within a friendly, collaborative team environment.
ABOUT YOU
- Proven payroll experience (accountancy practice or bureau preferred, but in-house considered)
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes
- Experience with Sage 50 Payroll or BrightPay (training provided)
- Ability to manage multiple payrolls and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Salary up to £31,000 (depending on experience)
- 36 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas period)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme (including well-being, legal, and medical support)
- Life assurance cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, & shared parental pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Referral bonus scheme
- Paid volunteer days & an annual charitable donation
- Long service benefits (increased pension & holiday entitlement)
- Onsite parking not available
APPLY NOW
If you are looking to join a supportive, stable, and growing business that values its people and offers genuine career progression, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Please apply today to be considered for this role.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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