Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll

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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