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Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your own client portfolio and broaden your experience within an established accountancy practice?

We are working with a well-established accountancy practice in Warrington, Cheshire, who are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Senior Payroll Assistant.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident managing payroll from start to finish, enjoys dealing directly with clients and would like to develop their experience within a supportive practice environment.

Please note: this is an office-based role in Warrington, so candidates must be based locally and able to commute to the office.

THE ROLE

You will take responsibility for your own portfolio of client payrolls, managing the process from start to finish and ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and within the required deadlines.

The role offers a good level of variety, with responsibility for weekly and monthly payrolls, alongside additional payroll-related work including CIS returns and benefits in kind.

You'll have regular contact with clients, HMRC and colleagues across the practice, making this a varied opportunity for someone who enjoys both the technical and client-facing aspects of payroll.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing your own portfolio of client payrolls from start to finishProcessing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlinesMaintaining accurate client and employee payroll recordsProcessing payroll using SuperpayManaging auto-enrolment and associated pension requirementsResponding to payroll queries from clients, HMRC and internal colleaguesKeeping up to date with changes to payroll legislationProcessing a small number of CIS returnsProcessing benefits in kind through payroll softwareIdentifying and resolving payroll queries and discrepanciesEnsuring payrolls and associated submissions are completed accurately and on timeWorking independently while contributing positively to the wider team

ABOUT YOU

Were looking for an experienced payroll professional who is confident managing payroll independently and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and deadlines.

You could currently be working within an accountancy practice or industry, provided you have solid end-to-end payroll experience.

YOU'LL IDEALLY HAVE

Previous experience working in a payroll roleExperience managing multiple payrolls or a client payroll portfolioPrevious experience with auto-enrolmentExperience processing weekly and monthly payrollsA good understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirementsExcellent attention to detailGood client-facing communication skillsA friendly, professional and efficient approach to dealing with queriesThe ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience of Superpay would be advantageous, although candidates with strong payroll experience using other payroll systems will also be considered.

WHATS ON OFFER?

Circa £30,000, depending on experienceFull-time, permanent positionMonday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pmVaried client payroll portfolioOpportunity to broaden your payroll experienceExposure to CIS and benefits in kindOpportunity to work closely with clients and develop your client-facing skillsSupportive team environmentWarrington-based office

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who wants to take responsibility for their own portfolio, build on their existing knowledge and continue developing their career within an established accountancy practice.

The client is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

If you're an experienced payroll professional based in Warrington or the surrounding Cheshire area and are looking for your next opportunity, wed be keen to hear from you.

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