Senior Payroll Clerk

Reference: 260101575_1780327120

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Senior Payroll Clerk for a well-established organisation based in Yeovil.

This is a fully office-based position, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of high-volume payroll operations within a supportive and stable environment.

Reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of both weekly and monthly payrolls, while supporting and developing a team of Payroll Administrators.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage weekly and monthly payrolls end-to-end
  • Review and validate payroll inputs, including salaries, benefits and deductions
  • Process statutory payments including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions
  • Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure data integrity
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies
  • Conduct payroll audits and resolve discrepancies
  • Support complex pay structures and timesheet processes
  • Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
  • Supervise, coach and develop Payroll Administrators
  • Produce payroll reports and support internal stakeholders

About you

  • Proven experience in a Senior Payroll or similar role
  • Experience managing high-volume payrolls for a minimum of 600 employees
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members
  • Ability to reliably commute to Yeovil
  • Confident user of Excel

What's on offer

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company pension with salary sacrifice option
  • Flexibility on start and finish times
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Employee discounts on products
  • Access to a platform offering a wide range of additional discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a stable, hands-on payroll role with responsibility, variety, and the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative team.

If you are interested in this Senior Payroll Clerk role in Yeovil, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment for more information.

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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.

£35,000.00 - £40,000.00
Per annum
GBP35000.00 - GBP40000.00 per annum
Added 01/06/2026
Reference: 260101575_1780327120

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