About the role
Part time 22.5 hours or 3 days per week
This role sits right at the heart of how our practice runs day to day.
As our Payroll Processor, you’ll be trusted with making sure payroll runs smoothly, accurately and calmly for a portfolio of clients.
You won’t just be “running payroll”.
You’ll be the person who makes sure everything is set up properly, checked properly, and delivered properly every single time. If payroll is going to run without errors, without stress and without last-minute chaos, it will be because you’ve made sure it does. You’ll work to clear processes, keep tidy records, and deliver clean, reliable outputs that our senior team can depend on.
- When something doesn’t look right, you’ll question it.
- When information is missing, you’ll chase it early.
- When deadlines are approaching, you’ll already be in control.
This is very much a delivery and ownership role, not advisory. You’ll have support around you, but we’re looking for someone who takes pride in being organised, reliable and quietly excellent at keeping things running smoothly.
If you enjoy structure, systems, accuracy, and the satisfaction of knowing that everything is under control, this role will suit you brilliantly.
What you’ll actually be doing
Your work will fall into a few clear areas:
- Payroll processing
- Processing client payrolls to agreed schedules
- Calculating pay, tax, NI and deductions accurately
- Managing starters, leavers and changes
- Running pre payroll checks and resolving issues early
RTI & compliance
- Submitting RTI returns on time
- Making sure payroll compliance is handled properly
- Monitoring submissions and fixing issues quickly
Pensions & statutory payments
- Processing pension contributions and submissions
- Administering statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
- Making sure everything is correctly recorded and evidenced
Payroll records & control
- Keeping employee and payroll records accurate and up to date
- Maintaining clear and tidy payroll files
- Ensuring everything is easy to follow and audit
Client & team support
- Requesting payroll data from clients clearly and early
- Following up missing information before deadlines
- Responding to payroll queries in a calm, professional way
- Providing clean outputs to the wider team
What “good” looks like
You’ll know you’re doing well when:
- Payroll runs on time, every time
- Errors are rare and caught early
- RTI submissions go through without issues
- Clients feel informed and organised, not chased and stressed
- Senior team members aren’t fixing avoidable problems
- Deadlines feel controlled, not pressured
This role is likely to suit you if
- You have at least 3 year's experience in payroll processing (ideally in practice or bureau)
- You’re comfortable with payroll software (preferably BrightPay)
- You like processes, structure and getting things right first time
- You’re accurate, organised and not afraid to ask questions
- You take pride in doing things properly, not just quickly
- You understand that payroll compliance really matters
Qualifications & experience
Desirable (but not essential if experience is strong):
- CIPP – Certificate in Payroll Practice / Payroll Technician Certificate
- CIPP – Foundation Degree in Payroll Management
- AAT (particularly Level 3 or 4 with payroll exposure)
Experience:
- Ideally 3+ years payroll processing
- Experience of RTI submissions and payroll compliance
- Experience working with multiple client payrolls (practice/bureau) is a bonus
What you’ll get
- A clearly defined role with real ownership
- Support from seniors and managers who value good delivery
- Sensible processes and realistic workloads
- A professional, down-to-earth team environment
- The opportunity to grow as the practice grows
How to apply (please don’t send the “generic” cover letter)
Send your CV and a short note telling us why this role suits you.
- And to help us spot the people who actually read the advert, please answer this question in your note:
- What’s your most useful “superpower”, and how have you used it to save the day at work?
Pay: £15,854.00-£17,550.00 per year
Work Location: In person
