12 March, 2026

Location: Bingley, West Yorkshire

Company: Watson Buckle Limited

Job Type: Full-time – Permanent

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year, based on experience

About Us:
Watson Buckle is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in Bradford. With a proud history and a forward-thinking approach, we provide expert audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across Yorkshire and beyond. We are committed to delivering excellence, fostering talent, with a strong track record of promoting from within and supporting our clients’ success.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll Senior to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to work in a supportive and ambitious independent firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing monthly, weekly and annual payrolls for clients.
  • Processing auto enrolment work place pensions.
  • Processing payrolled benefits.
  • Ensuring all information is accurate and reported to the client and relevant staff as appropriate.
  • Submitting Real Time Information to HMRC.
  • Handling payroll queries and resolving issues.
  • Working on Sage 50 payroll, QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Staying up to date with payroll legislation and applying this correctly.
  • P11d preparation and submission.
  • Additional admin duties to ensure client information is accurate and up to date.
  • BACS submissions

 About You:

  • Experience of working in a bureau type environment and ideally within practice rather than industry.
  • Comfortable working for multiple clients.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  • A proactive and client-focused approach.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer:

  • £30,000 – £35,000 per year depending on experience and salary sacrifice pension.
  • 35 hour working week.
  • Hybrid working and flexible hours.
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture.
  • Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
  • Modern offices with on-site parking.
  • Regular social and team building events.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to GillianM@watsonbuckle.co.uk.