Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager - Accountancy Practice

Cheshire | £40,000 - £45,000 DOE | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for greater ownership, flexibility and the opportunity to make an impact within a progressive accountancy practice?

We’re partnering with a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to take a key role within their payroll function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accountancy practice or payroll bureau experience who enjoys managing a varied client portfolio but is looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and long-term career development.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll services across a varied portfolio of clients, while providing support and guidance to the wider team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of weekly, monthly and other client payrolls
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Managing starters, leavers, statutory payments, deductions and adjustments
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Acting as a senior point of contact for client payroll queries
• Resolving more complex payroll issues and providing technical guidance
• Supporting, mentoring and developing members of the payroll team
• Reviewing work and maintaining high standards across the function
• Building strong, long-term client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies
• Supporting the continued development of the wider payroll offering

About You

We’re looking for an experienced payroll professional who is confident managing multiple client payrolls in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous accountancy practice or payroll bureau experience
• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and complex queries
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Previous supervisory, mentoring or team leadership experience
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach
• The ability to manage competing deadlines effectively

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Senior Payroll professionals or Payroll Supervisors looking to take the next step into management.

What’s On Offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Generous hybrid working, with up to 3 days WFH
• Enhanced benefits package
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility
• Established client portfolio
• Opportunity to influence and develop the payroll function
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a progressive practice

This is a great opportunity to join an established firm that offers the stability of a successful accountancy practice alongside a modern, flexible and forward-thinking working environment.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next step, apply today or get in touch with Liz Chapman at Reed for a confidential conversation.