Senior Payroll Associate

Reference: 245513531_1753200442

Take Your Payroll Career to the Next Level - Join a dynamic friendly, professional services team based in Preston or Lancaster as Payroll Senior Associate!

Are you an experienced Payroll professional with bureau/accountancy practice bureau/umbrella experience and a passion for precision and compliance? Are you ready for a step up to thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, where your expertise and opinion truly matters? We want to hear from YOU!

The Opportunity

Our client does not just process payrolls - they deliver exceptional service, build strong client relationships, and create a workplace where your career can flourish. You'll be empowered with a genuine work-life balance, a supportive management team invested in your growth, and exciting opportunities to develop your skills and career further.

What You'll Be Doing:

Own and expertly manage a diverse portfolio of payroll and Auto-Enrolment pension clients from start to finish on a weekly/fortnightly/4 weekly and monthly basis.

Deliver accurate, compliant payroll services on time, every time - keeping clients, HMRC, and pension providers seamlessly informed.

Coordinate efficient payroll data collection tailored to client needs and deadlines.

Handle payroll processing, BACS submissions, and compliance with confidence and professionalism.

Lead and mentor junior payroll team colleagues, sharing your knowledge and fostering team success.

Stay ahead of legislation and payroll best practices to ensure the highest standards.

What We're Looking For:

Solid technical expertise in Payroll and Auto-Enrolment pension legislation - you're confident navigating both with proven experience working in busy payroll bureaus or practice environments.

Strong communicator who can build rapport with clients and HMRC alike.

Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management.

Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset.

Tech-savvy, ideally with knowledge of Paycircle or Xero (or a willingness to learn).

Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

A proactive "can do" attitude and eagerness to grow your expertise.

What is on Offer:

Salary to £30K + 5 weeks Holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy more!

Genuine work-life balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

A clear career development pathway with succession planning and supportive leadership.

A rewarding employee referral scheme.

And much, much more!

If you're ready to bring your payroll expertise to a company that values your skills, fosters your development, and rewards your commitment, apply today.

~IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£2,800.00 - 30,000.00
Per annum
GBP2800.00 - GBP30000.00 per annum + pension, 5wks hols, car, training

Lancashire

Permanent

Added 22/07/2025
Reference: 245513531_1753200442

Senior Payroll Associate

Lancashire
Permanent

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