Payroll Senior
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Position Overview & Specifications
Payroll Senior
We are currently looking to speak with ambitious Payroll professionals who would be interested in developing their career with a growing national brand, as part of a local firm on accountants in Bridgend.
The firm offer a modern, flexible working environment and are looking to recruit a payroll manager to be part of the friendly team.
Overall management of a portfolio of payroll clients, consisting of annual schemes, auto payrolls and complex payroll schemes.
Management of the overall weekly and monthly processes to ensure all payrolls are sent to client and submitted to HMRC on a timely basis.
Supervision of a small team. This will include regular appraisals and development of those staff.
Constant review of our current procedures to ensure efficiencies are implemented where necessary.
Working closely with other team members and partners to provide high level client service.
Management of WIP, billing and debtors for the payroll portfolio.
CIPP Qualification desired but not required.
Payroll bureau experience
For further information on this role please contact Richard Kinsey at Clark Wood - richard.kinsey@clark-wood.co.uk / 07949 239757
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Senior roles across Clark Wood's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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