Senior Payroll – Nottingham:

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Technician to take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, delivering an accurate, compliant and highly responsive payroll service. You’ll manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles, support year-end activity, and act as a key point of contact for payroll queries—working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider colleagues to ensure consistently excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly client payrolls using a range of payroll software.
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to resolve client issues.
• Prepare year-end returns
• Manage clients’ CIS Tax Deducted returns to HMRC.
• Upload client Direct Bacs payroll payments.
• Support the Payroll Manager as needed and provide cover for other Payroll Technicians.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ practical payroll processing experience (ideally within a payroll bureau environment or practice).
• Strong experience of payroll calculations and processing, including manual calculations.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Thorough understanding of RTI and Auto Enrolment legislation, and its practical impact on client payrolls.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of payrolls, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines consistently.

Personal Skills

• Motivated and committed to delivering excellent service to clients and colleagues.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Organised and administratively strong.
• Able to multitask and prioritise to meet multiple deadlines.

Interested? Then apply now for further details


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