Practice - Payroll Senior (Leeds, West Yorkshire)

Location Leeds
Discipline: Accounting
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30000 to £34000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
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Payroll Senior - Leeds or Sheffield

Location: Leeds / Sheffield
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

About the Firm

A highly regarded independent Accountancy & Business Advisory firm is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Senior into its growing payroll team. With an established presence across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality client service, the firm supports a broad portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients across multiple sectors.

Known for its collaborative culture and people-focused approach, the business offers a supportive working environment alongside genuine long-term career development opportunities.

The Opportunity

  • Manage a portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish

  • Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and efficiently

  • Administer workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment processes

  • Process BACS payments for clients

  • Liaise directly with HMRC regarding payroll queries and compliance matters

  • Set up new payroll clients and PAYE schemes

  • Support payroll analysis work and payroll reconciliations

  • Assist with PAYE scheme closures and advanced payroll administration tasks

  • Provide support and guidance to junior payroll team members

  • Respond to employee and client payroll queries via telephone and email

  • Maintain payroll records, databases and internal documentation

  • Assist Payroll Managers with departmental and operational support tasks

  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and client procedures

Candidate Profile

  • Previous payroll bureau experience is essential

  • Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience

  • Knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment legislation

  • Experience liaising with HMRC

  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

  • Experience using BrightPay payroll software would be highly advantageous

  • CIPP qualification desirable but not essential

  • Confident managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangement with 1 day working from home

  • Full-time hours of 37.5 per week

  • Flexibility to consider reduced hours of 30 per week for the right candidate

  • Medicash healthcare plan

  • Subsidised gym membership

  • Enhanced sick pay

  • Death in service cover

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Buy and sell holiday scheme

  • Interest-free travel loan

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Professional subscription support

  • Employee referral incentives

  • Structured training and career development

  • Social events and collaborative team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Senior looking to join a modern and growing accountancy practice offering flexibility, stability and long-term progression within a supportive team environment.

For more information please contact:

Carly Dunn, Divisional Talent Partner
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com