Payroll senior officer
JOB_53437674725361Job type
PermanentLocation
NorthwichWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Up to £33,000 circa
Senior Payroll Officer – Permanent full-time contract – 37. 5 hours – 4 days in the office 1 day from home
Your new company
Join a forward-thinking and supportive accountancy firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on client relationships and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.
Join a forward-thinking and supportive accountancy firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on client relationships and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.
Your new role
As a senior payroll officer, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, including Auto Enrolment, for a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll be the go-to expert for payroll queries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. Working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll build strong relationships and contribute to a positive team culture. You’ll also stay ahead of industry changes through independent research and play a key role in resolving payroll-related and customer service issues.
As a senior payroll officer, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, including Auto Enrolment, for a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll be the go-to expert for payroll queries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. Working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll build strong relationships and contribute to a positive team culture. You’ll also stay ahead of industry changes through independent research and play a key role in resolving payroll-related and customer service issues.
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll bring solid payroll experience—ideally from an accountancy or professional services background—along with a deep understanding of payroll legislation and Auto Enrolment. Confidence in manually calculating payroll and familiarity with software like Sage 50cloud or Bright Pay will be advantageous. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. You’ll also need excellent organisational skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
You’ll bring solid payroll experience—ideally from an accountancy or professional services background—along with a deep understanding of payroll legislation and Auto Enrolment. Confidence in manually calculating payroll and familiarity with software like Sage 50cloud or Bright Pay will be advantageous. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. You’ll also need excellent organisational skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
What you need to do now
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Payroll senior officerJOB_534376747253612025-09-172025-12-16
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