Senior Payroll Processor - #2111694

Senior Payroll Processor

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per year

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (40 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

*Please note BrightPay is essential for this position.

The Role

This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with a strong bureau or accountancy practice background. You will take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing while acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and partners.

The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple payrolls, solving complex queries and delivering a high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of client payrolls.
• Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and delivered within strict deadlines.
• Handle payroll queries from clients and accountants, providing clear and professional support.
• Manage pension processing, auto-enrolment and statutory requirements.
• Complete payroll checks, resolve discrepancies and take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate records and follow payroll processes to ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, providing proactive updates and excellent customer service.
• Adapt to payroll software and evolving processes within a growing business.

What They're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ UK payroll experience.
• Strong background working within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice environment.
• Experience managing client payrolls independently from start to finish.
• Recent/current experience using BrightPay is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Excellent attention to detail with a proven track record of payroll accuracy.
• Confident communicator who can explain payroll matters clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and enjoys working independently.

Interested? Apply today!

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