Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 DOE
Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days home
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times, with core hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm
About the Role
An established and growing specialist accountancy practice based in Wilmslow is looking to recruit a Senior Payroll professional to join their payroll team.
The role will involve managing payroll services for a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on consultant and medical professional clients. You will have regular direct contact with clients, providing support and guidance and ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking to join a friendly, specialist practice where client relationships are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Manage payroll processing for a portfolio of clients
Process monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines
Deal directly with clients regarding payroll queries
Provide clear guidance and support to clients
Manage payroll-related queries and resolve issues efficiently
Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, deductions and other payroll elements
Liaise with clients to obtain any required payroll information
Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records
Ensure payroll work is completed in line with relevant deadlines and requirements
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Work closely with the wider accounts and tax teams where required
Experience
Previous experience working within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice
Strong experience managing payrolls for multiple clients
Confident dealing directly with clients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to explain payroll matters clearly to clients who may have limited financial knowledge
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
Experience working with consultant, professional or medical clients would be beneficial but is not essential
Qualifications
Relevant payroll qualification or equivalent experience
Payroll qualifications such as CIPP are desirable
Strong practical payroll experience will also be considered in place of formal qualifications
Working Pattern & Flexibility
Hybrid working available following initial training
Typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
Flexible working between 8:00am and 6:00pm
Core hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm
Suitable for candidates commuting from Wilmslow, Stockport, Macclesfield and surrounding areas
Parking pass available as part of the package
Salary & Benefits
£32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Half-day off for your birthday
Christmas and New Year office closure, not deducted from annual leave
Hybrid working
Flexible working hours
Paid overtime
Additional allowance for Saturday working
Professional development and training
Clear opportunities for progression
Parking available
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£32000.00 - £38000.00 per year