At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processes and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading payroll services firm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your portfolio and make a real impact in payroll management.
- Qualifications: Over two years' payroll experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The opportunity
As a Payroll Senior you will have the ability and motivation needed to:
- Begin to take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your manager
- Support in delivering revenue and profitability targets
- Begin to develop enduring client relationships
Day to day duties
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process and auto enrolment compliance for a portfolio of clients
- Deal with all associated payroll processing tasks required for processing to completion of the payroll process
- Manage client expectations
- Develop relationships with your clients also ensuring effective communication with the wider offices, HMRC and other third-party providers
- Working as part of the wider team to review work produced by more junior team members and support the Payroll Manager
- Leading by example in regards to attitude and processing of payrolls, so others in the team will follow suit
- Being the first point of contact to the team to assist and support the team in responding to queries from clients, HMRC, 3rd party providers etc.
- Support in regards to legislation and system queries
- Completing regular training for the wider team, which could range from information about legislation to systems
- Peer checking of payrolls
- Streamlining any current processes within the team/ Updating and maintaining payroll records/files
- Any ad-hoc duties or projects that may be necessary
- Producing and developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
What are we looking for?
- Over two years’ experience in payroll with experience using STAR (experience in a bureau environment would be highly desirable)
- End to end Payroll processing experience including pensions, benefits and statutory payments
- Must have the ability to manually calculate a payroll
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail across both manual and systems based work
- A natural ability to coordinate, prioritise and multitask with little supervision
- Strong customer focused approach, ability to handle customer queries by telephone and email
- Be able to adapt to a highly changeable environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines
- In depth knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation, processing, and auto enrolment regulations
- Effective client management experience and steps towards staff management
- Mentorship and coaching experience to support other team members to ensure they perform work duties
- Ideally with a CIPP Foundation degree qualification or working towards this qualification
Payroll Senior in Suffolk employer: LGS Vision Recruitment
Join a vibrant and supportive team as a Management Accountant, where your expertise will directly contribute to the financial health of the organisation. With flexible part-time hours, competitive pay, and a commitment to employee development, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment. Enjoy benefits such as private healthcare and generous holiday allowances, making this an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Senior in Suffolk
End-to-End Payroll Processing
Auto Enrolment Compliance
STAR Software Experience
Manual Payroll Calculation
Attention to Detail
Client Relationship Management
Effective Communication Skills
