Payroll Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the Payroll Department at a respected and growing accountancy practice. If you have a passion for payroll, excellent attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

• Lead the payroll team, managing workloads effectively and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Identify and implement efficiencies within client payroll services, improving processes
• Oversee quality control and ensure compliance with payroll systems and regulations
• Keep the payroll team updated with PAYE/HMRC regulations
• Act as line manager, carrying out appraisals, and training to develop the team
• Manage the Firm’s own payroll in liaison with HR and the Staff Partner
• Partner with a portfolio of clients, processing their payroll and ensuring high-quality service
• Handle payroll data entry, including starters, leavers, DEA, and statutory payments
• Provide expert knowledge on pensions, National Insurance, Tax, and statutory payments
• Submit RTI returns and create journal entries for payroll
• Support with year-end processes such as P11Ds and P60s
• Additional duties such as bookkeeping and statutory payment calculations as required

• Strong knowledge of National Insurance, Tax, and statutory payments
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work at all levels
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll is essential
• Experience with cloud-based payroll software and advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of remote working tools like MS Teams and Zoom is desirable
• CIPP qualification is advantageous but not essential

• Effective team leader with a collaborative working style across departments
• Open to learning, embracing new ideas, and driving continuous improvement
• Professional, inclusive, and respectful in building working relationships
• Enthusiastic about personal and team growth, and motivated to deliver excellence

• Proven experience managing a payroll team and providing payroll services to a diverse client base
• Experience working with cloud-based payroll software is advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work towards tight deadlines are essential
• Experience with remote working tools (MS Teams, Zoom) is desirable

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