Practice - Senior Payroll Administrator

Location Leeds
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5067

Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Leeds, LS8
Hours: Full time
Salary: Up to £35,000

About the Firm:

Well-established, partner-led chartered accountancy practice offering tailored services to small businesses, contractors, and freelancers. Known for a boutique, relationship-driven approach, the firm provides payroll, bookkeeping, and tax advisory support to clients across West Yorkshire.

Job Details:

  • Lead end-to-end payroll processing across a varied multi-client portfolio

  • Manage RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, PAYE, NI, CIS, and statutory payments

  • Handle year-end reporting including P60s, P11Ds, and benefits in kind

  • Act as primary client liaison for all payroll-related matters and HMRC correspondence

  • Maintain and update payroll software; ensure compliance with current UK legislation

  • Collaborate with in-house bookkeeping and tax teams for integrated service delivery

  • Supervise and support junior payroll staff, ensuring high standards and accuracy

Candidate Profile:

  • Minimum 3 years’ UK payroll experience, ideally within a bureau or practice environment

  • Strong working knowledge of PAYE, pensions, RTI, and statutory obligations

  • Proficient in Sage Payroll or similar platforms; Xero experience advantageous

  • CIPP qualification desirable

  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and client communication skills

  • Proven ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

Benefits:

  • Salary up to £35,000

  • Long-standing, friendly firm with a supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Varied client exposure and autonomy in day-to-day work

  • Opportunities for continued professional development

  • Convenient Leeds location with onsite parking

For more information please contact the recruiter below:

Liam Daly
Lead Talent Partner
T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com