Senior Payroll Officer

Reference: 264843309_1790007596

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of your own portfolio, work alongside an established payroll colleague and become a key part of a growing accountancy practice?

We are working exclusively with an established and growing accountancy practice in Halifax who are looking to strengthen their payroll function with an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist.

The practice already has a dedicated payroll specialist in place and is now looking for another strong payroll professional to work alongside them. The aim is to create a dedicated payroll team that can take ownership of the firms payroll portfolio, allowing the wider practice team to focus on their own areas of expertise.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows payroll well, is comfortable managing their own workload and enjoys working directly with clients.

THE ROLE

You will manage your own portfolio of payroll clients, taking responsibility for the payroll process from start to finish and ensuring everything is accurate, compliant and delivered within agreed deadlines.

The existing payroll service looks after around 120 payrolls across a varied client base, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and payrolls processed on specific dates.

The largest payrolls are around 30 employees, with the majority being smaller SME businesses.

Working alongside the existing payroll specialist, you will share knowledge, support each other across the portfolio and help establish a strong, dedicated payroll function within the practice.

Payroll has traditionally been an additional service offered alongside the firms wider accountancy services.

As the practice continues to grow, there is scope for the payroll service to develop alongside it, making this an opportunity to have a genuine influence on how the function evolves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Managing your own portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish
  • Processing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payrolls
  • Ensuring payrolls are accurate and completed within agreed deadlines
  • Preparing and submitting RTI and other HMRC requirements
  • Dealing directly with client payroll queries
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records
  • Working closely with the existing payroll specialist
  • Supporting colleagues within the wider practice where required
  • Helping to ensure payroll remains an efficient and valued service for clients


ABOUT YOU

Were looking for someone with strong, hands-on payroll experience who is confident managing their own portfolio and working independently.


You could currently be working within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or in industry, and practice experience is not essential provided you are comfortable managing multiple payrolls and working across a varied portfolio.

Ideally, you'll have experience using Sage Payroll, although strong experience with alternative payroll systems will also be considered.

You'll be organised, dependable and detail-focused, with the confidence to deal directly with clients and take ownership of your work.

Just as importantly, you'll enjoy working collaboratively as part of a small team.

This would suit someone who enjoys the technical and practical side of payroll but also wants to be part of a team where their contribution is genuinely valued.

WHATS ON OFFER?

  • Circa £30,000, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working
  • 35-hour working week
  • Free onsite parking
  • Established and supportive accountancy practice
  • Opportunity to manage your own client portfolio
  • Work alongside an experienced payroll colleague
  • A varied mix of weekly, monthly and other payrolls
  • Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the payroll service
  • Long-term career potential as the wider practice continues to grow


Our client is looking to appoint as soon as possible and is keen to meet suitable candidates quickly.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a new opportunity where you can take ownership of your own portfolio, work alongside another payroll specialist and become an important part of a growing practice, wed love to hear from you.

To find out more please APPLY TODAY

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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 - £30,000.00
Per annum
GBP28000.00 - GBP30000.00 per year + PLUS BENEFITS
Added 21/09/2026
Reference: 264843309_1790007596

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