Payroll Senior

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom S&W Full time £40,000 - £55,000 per year

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the business as a Payroll Senior. You will have the chance to join a dynamic and ambitious team in the heart of Manchester at the start of an exciting growth journey for S&W. Here you'll report into the Payroll Manager and will be responsible for running your own payroll portfolio on a day-to-day basis.

This is a permanent full time role based at our Manchester office with hybrid working available.

We envisage a two stage interview process, with at least one stage taking the form of a face to face meeting at our offices. It's certainly a great time to join

As a Payroll Senior your responsibilities will include among others

  • Manage a portfolio of clients to ensure all payrolls are efficiently processed
  • Ensuring high levels of quality by thoroughly reviewing payroll reports in line with our payroll control framework
  • Managing & dealing with client issues / problems on their payroll matters
  • Attend to all payroll billing accurately and on time
  • Assist with new payroll on-boarding where necessary
  • Support HMRC enquiries and investigations as required
  • Manage Pension contributions and reporting

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have

  • Current knowledge of developments in the sector
  • Simultaneous management of multiple payrolls
  • Ability to process payrolls for clients unassisted with a key attention to detail
  • Ability to process payroll input information provided by the client and liaise with client regarding any queries
  • Ability to attend to any client queries or Revenue issues

Desired

  • Experience in a practice environment dealing with external clients
  • Knowledge of Sage 50 and BrightPay
  • Any relevant payroll qualifications

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Hybrid working model (role dependent)
  • Generous holiday package
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Shared parental leave
  • Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.


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