At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for diverse clients and ensure accurate processing.
- Company: Established practice with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, professional development, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team and make a real impact in payroll management.
- Qualifications: Previous payroll experience and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
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.
You’ll join an established payroll team and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of approximately 100 payrolls, working in a small payroll team.
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 and processing benefits in kind through payroll software.
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, client interaction and being part of a team, rather than processing the same payroll every month.
Profile
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.
Job 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: Annually.
Senior Payroll Assistant in Warrington employer: Michael Page International Recruitment Limited
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With the flexibility of hybrid working and a competitive salary, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying a supportive environment in the vibrant location of West Malling. The company also provides enhanced pension benefits, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
