Senior Payroll Administrator (Full or Part-Time)

Reference: 258733309_1777554438

THE OPPORTUNITY

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced full or part time Senior Payroll Administrator to join a friendly and progressive accountancy practice in Chester.

This role offers the chance to join a collaborative team environment and take on greater responsibility in a growing firm.


If you have strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally with a practice background, and you're looking for more responsibility and long-term career development, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

THE ROLE

As part of a busy payroll team, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of small and high-volume payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent service to clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
  • Managing auto-enrolment pensions
  • Handling payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Liaising with HMRC and pension providers
  • Processing BACS, PAYE, CIS, holiday pay, SMP/SSP
  • Managing starters and leavers (P45s/P46s)
  • Supporting P11D processing
  • Staying up to date with payroll legislation
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members
  • You will receive full system training and ongoing support within a friendly, collaborative team environment.

ABOUT YOU

  • Proven payroll experience (accountancy practice or bureau preferred, but in-house considered)
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes
  • Experience with Sage 50 Payroll or BrightPay (training provided)
  • Ability to manage multiple payrolls and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office


SALARY & BENEFITS

  • Salary up to £31,000 (depending on experience)
  • 36 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas period)
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including well-being, legal, and medical support)
  • Life assurance cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, & shared parental pay
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • Paid volunteer days & an annual charitable donation
  • Long service benefits (increased pension & holiday entitlement)
  • Onsite parking not available


APPLY NOW
If you are looking to join a supportive, stable, and growing business that values its people and offers genuine career progression, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Please apply today to be considered for this role.

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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.

£28,000.00 - £31,000.00
Per annum
plus benefits

Chester

Permanent

Added 30/04/2026
Reference: 258733309_1777554438

Senior Payroll Administrator (Full or Part-Time)

Chester
Permanent

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