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Posted 21 July, 2026

Payroll Senior

LGS Vision Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

LGS Vision Recruitment are supporting a forward-thinking firm of accountants in the City of London a short walk from Liverpool Street & Fenchurch Street with a Payroll Senior position.

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As a Payroll Senior, you will play a key role in managing a portfolio of Payroll clients. Delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a wide range of clients across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast pace environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Supporting an portfolio of client payrolls up to 270 (largest payroll is 90 employees), ensuring accuracy and compliance
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  • Auto-enrolment/pension scheme experience (NEST, Smart Pension, People's Pension)
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  • Handling payroll queries and providing excellent client service
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  • Supporting senior team members with complex payroll matters
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  • Ensuring all payroll deadlines are met
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  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice
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About You

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  • Experience with BrightPay (or similar multi-client payroll software)
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  • Exposure to workflow/practice management tools (Karbon or similar) is a plus
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  • Experience managing a multi-client caseload (bureau or practice background, not just single-employer in-house payroll)
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  • Comfortable being the direct point of contact for client queries (not just processing in the background)
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  • Experience scoping/onboarding new payroll clients
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  • Experience identifying and advising on payroll issues beyond pure processing (e.g. salary sacrifice, NI categories, benefits in kind)
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  • Good deadline management
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Package

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  • Starting salary up to £40,000 - £45,000
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  • Company bonuses on personal & company performance
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  • 25 days holidays + BH
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  • 1 day per week WFH available
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  • Private medical cover
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For more information, contact Liam Snell at LGS Vision Recruitment.