Senior Payroll Administrator

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a varied portfolio of UK clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Manage complex payrolls including directors’ pay, statutory payments, pension deductions and leavers/joiners
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
• Act as a senior contact for client payroll queries, providing clear and confident advice
• Review payrolls prepared by junior team members and support quality control processes
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
• Support the Payroll Manager with process improvements, documentation and workflow planning
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and contribute to best-practice within the team
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and other third parties as required

• Proven experience in a senior payroll role, ideally within a payroll bureau or accountancy environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls with varying pay frequencies
• Confident handling complex payroll queries and providing client-facing support
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proficient with payroll software and Microsoft Excel

CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable