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Senior Payroll Assistant

Warrington Permanent £32,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established practice with a rich history and an excellent reputation across Warrington and beyond. With a loyal client base built over generations and a team of long-standing employees, the business offers a genuinely supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop and progress.
  • Senior Payroll Assistant - £32k to £35k
  • Warrington - Permanent

About Our Client

You'll join an established payroll team and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of approximately 100 payrolls, working in a small payroll team.

Job Description

  • You will be responsible for processing payrolls for clients accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner
  • You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for your assigned client portfolio, ensuring that client and employee records are maintained accurately.
  • You will ensure all deadlines are met including weekly and monthly payroll processing
  • You will handle queries from clients, HMRC, and internal colleagues in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Processing a small number of CIS returns
  • Processing benefits in kind through payroll software
  • Opportunity to broaden your experience and work within a supportive team



This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, client interaction and being part of a team, rather than processing the same payroll every month.

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, you'll have previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, as the variety of clients and payrolls you'll work with is a key part of the role.

However, applications from candidates with industry payroll experience will also be considered.

We're looking for someone who:



  • Has solid end-to-end payroll experience.


  • Is confident managing multiple payrolls and deadlines.


  • Has excellent attention to detail.


  • Is comfortable dealing with a wide range of clients and personalities.


  • Can work independently while also being a strong team player.


  • Enjoys variety and a fast-paced working environment.


  • Is keen to continue developing their payroll knowledge and career.



What's on Offer

You'll be joining a genuinely close-knit team, where colleagues work collaboratively across accounts, audit, tax, management accounts and advisory.

There are also excellent opportunities for professional development. The practice is happy to support payroll qualifications, alongside ongoing CPD and HMRC webinars, helping you continue to build your expertise



  • Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.


  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.


  • Hybrid working: Office-based initially, with hybrid working available for discussion following successful completion of probation.


  • Annual leave: 24 days in total PLUS Christmas shutdown


  • Progression: Genuine opportunities to develop your career within an established practice.


  • Salary reviews: Annualy
Contact
Emma McKiver
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7080544
Phone number
+44 151 255 3752

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Business Services
Where
Warrington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma McKiver
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3752
Job reference
JN-082026-7080544