David Allen
Payroll Senior
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Join #TeamDA as a Payroll Senior
We are looking for a motivated and organised Payroll Senior to join our team, supporting the delivery of a high quality service to a varied client base. This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for managing client payrolls while working closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure efficiency, accuracy and excellent customer care. It is well suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to maintaining high standards and building strong client relationships.
About The Role
As a Payroll Senior, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient and high quality payroll service to a varied portfolio of clients. A key focus of this role will be managing payroll processes from start to finish, ensuring all work is completed accurately, on time and in line with current legislation while maintaining excellent client care.
- You will be responsible for processing weekly and monthly payrolls, preparing reports and submitting information to HMRC and pension providers.
- The role also involves acting as a main point of contact for client queries, providing clear and timely support and building strong working relationships.
Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will support the day to day running of the team, assisting with workflow management, identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping to maintain high standards across the department. You will also contribute to the development of junior team members by providing guidance and support where needed.
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In addition, you will assist with maintaining compliance, keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring all client data is handled securely and accurately. This is a varied and rewarding role where attention to detail, organisation and strong communication skills are key, offering the opportunity to contribute to a busy and client focused payroll team. This role is part time up to 30 hours per week.
About David Allen
Established in 1997 and with a team of over 170 dedicated professionals working from our offices based in Carlisle, Dalston, Dumfries, Penrith and Workington. We provide our clients in Cumbria, South West Scotland and further afield, with a full business support package to ensure they can develop and succeed. Our services include specialisms in Accountancy, Tax, Financial Services, Agriculture, IT solutions, Debt Recovery, Payroll, Wills and Probate.
From the very beginning, David Allen have been committed to great client care – blending the traditional values of business with the enthusiastic hands on attitude of a modern team of professionals.
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In return for dedication and hard work we offer the following company benefits
Working for #TeamDA also brings with it lots of perks, from flexible working to help you manage your other priorities, to free financial advice and a great salary and package, as well as lots of opportunities to grow, develop and progress.
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Great vision without great people is irrelevant, and our people really are the best. The best at what they do and the best at how they do it. And the great thing is, they keep striving to be even better! Our people, their skills and ambitions are as important to us as are our clients. We can’t deliver a great service without great people after all.
Application Process
The salary is £27,500 – £30,000 full time equivalent per annum (this will be pro rata in accordance with the number of hours you work.) The role is part time up to 30 hours per week.
Please review the full job description and person specification before applying.
To apply, send your CV along with a brief summary explaining why you are a great fit for this role to careers@david-allen.co.uk.
Please note – We do not accept applications from agencies.
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