We are seeking to recruit an experienced Payroll Senior to join us at our Northwich office reporting to the Senior Manager of the payroll function.
About Us
Our mission is to build strong, lasting relationships with our clients, supporting them throughout their business journey and making a meaningful difference to both their business and their lives. As a forward‑thinking accountancy practice, we invest in the latest software and technologies to enhance the client experience and empower our team with modern, efficient tools.
We recognise the importance of work–life balance and place the wellbeing of our employees at the heart of what we do. With competitive salaries and generous leave policies, we aim to offer a rewarding and fulfilling career that never comes at the expense of personal commitments.
We are also committed to using our business as a force for good. By joining our team, you’ll be contributing to sustainable and responsible working practices that benefit our clients, our communities, our environment and our people. Become part of our team and unlock your full potential!
Job Purpose
The primary function of this role is to independently ensure the accurate and timely delivery of client payroll services.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients including Auto Enrolment and BACS payments
- Manage and process a full payroll and establish good working relationships with all clients.
- Keep up to date on legislation and industry changes through independent research.
- Work collaboratively within the payroll team and wider payroll group at bennettbrooks.
- Maintain good working relationships through effective communication with colleagues, clients, HMRC and other third-party providers.
- Actively seek to solve payroll related and customer service issues.
- Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Requirements
- Payroll experience within an accountancy practice is desirable.
- In depth understanding of payroll legislation, processing and Auto Enrolment regulations.
- Ability to manually calculate a payroll.
- In depth understanding of Bright Pay preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team environment and on own initiative.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- A positive and proactive approach to various roles the job entails.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft products.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working available after successful completion of the probation period (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
- 36 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays/Christmas period
- Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
- Option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday
- Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support).
- Life Assurance cover
- Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Referral scheme
- Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
- Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement
- Free on-site parking
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day)
Location: Northwich office
Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have bureau experience?
- Do you live within a commutable distance to our Northwich office?
- Have you worked within an accountancy practice?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northwich CW8 4EE
