Senior Payroll Administrator (Full or Part-Time)

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITYA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced full or part time Senior Payroll Administrator to join a friendly and progressive accountancy practice in Chester.

This role offers the chance to join a collaborative team environment and take on greater responsibility in a growing firm.

If you have strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally with a practice background, and you're looking for more responsibility and long-term career development, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

THE ROLEAs part of a busy payroll team, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of small and high-volume payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent service to clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls

Managing auto-enrolment pensions

Handling payroll queries in a timely and professional manner

Liaising with HMRC and pension providers

Processing BACS, PAYE, CIS, holiday pay, SMP/SSP

Managing starters and leavers (P45s/P46s)

Supporting P11D processing

Staying up to date with payroll legislation

Mentoring and supporting junior team members

You will receive full system training and ongoing support within a friendly, collaborative team environment.

ABOUT YOU

Proven payroll experience (accountancy practice or bureau preferred, but in-house considered)

Strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes

Experience with Sage 50 Payroll or BrightPay (training provided)

Ability to manage multiple payrolls and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary up to £31,000 (depending on experience)

36 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas period)

5% employer pension contribution

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme (including well-being, legal, and medical support)

Life assurance cover

Enhanced maternity, paternity, & shared parental pay

Enhanced sick pay

Referral bonus scheme

Paid volunteer days & an annual charitable donation

Long service benefits (increased pension & holiday entitlement)

Onsite parking not available

APPLY NOWIf you are looking to join a supportive, stable, and growing business that values its people and offers genuine career progression, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Please apply today to be considered for this role.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English