via reed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

NMS Recruit Limited
Chester Full-time GBP 30,000 – 33,000
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My client is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their growing team in Chester City Centre.

You will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client portfolio, ensuring an accurate, compliant and first-class service at all times.

  • Managing payrolls from start to finish for a portfolio of clients

  • Processing Auto Enrolment and BACS payments

  • Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service

  • Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and compliance

  • Working closely with colleagues, HMRC and third-party providers

  • Supporting problem solving and continuous improvement within the payroll function


This role offers a basic salary or up to £33,000 per annum (may flex for outstanding candidate) and an extremely generous benefits package including hybrid working after probation, excellent holidays including the opportunity to buy/sell holidays, employee assistance programme, life assurance, volunteer days, charity initiatives, long service rewards and referral scheme.

To be suitable for this role you will have:

  • Previous payroll experience (practice experience desirable but not essential)

  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and Auto Enrolment

  • Ability to manually calculate payrolls

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • A proactive, positive and team-focused approach

If you would like to become part of a business that genuinely values its people and helps clients thrive while making a positive impact in the wider community then email your CV today to be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume you have not been successful.

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