Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Senior to manage a portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish, including a variety of workplace pension schemes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently under pressure, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires liaising with HM Revenue & Customs, setting up new payroll clients, and providing advanced payroll work, including pension schemes and PAYE scheme closures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing own portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish including a variety of different workplace pension schemes

BACs payments for clients

Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs

Setting up new payroll clients

Advanced payroll work; for example, setting up pension schemes, PAYE scheme closures and analysis of payroll

Liaising with managers and team members with payroll enquires and reporting

Assisting with training and development for Payroll administrators

Dealing with employee enquiries

Liaising with clients directly via email and telephone

Training payroll administrators when required

General Administrative Duties o

Maintaining files, records and department database

Dealing with any ad hoc queries

Tasks on spreadsheets/word documents to complete for analysis tasks helping towards team development

Organisational tasks to assist the manager and team members

Providing recommendations to the Manager in relation to client methods & procedures on payrolls

Skills & Qualifications Desired skills

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Can prioritise workload effectively

Ability to communicate with a wide range of people such as team members, clients and occasionally employees on the payrolls

Clear and concise - written and verbal communication

Literate and numerate

CIPP qualifications (not mandatory but desirable)

Experience working in a payroll bureau environment

Personal qualities

Good attention to detail

Ability to work on their own and as part of a team providing a positive input to others

Maintain a professional and helpful manner

Willingness to learn and apply new skills

Good communication skills

Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent

Has experience using Sage 50 payroll

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Payroll: 2 years (required) working in a payroll bureau: 1 year (required) Sage 50 payroll: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S1

Application deadline: 30/07/2025