Bureau Payroll Manager

Trial Balance Consulting; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Bureau Payroll Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring RTI submissions, auto-enrolment duties, and a high-quality service. You will lead the payroll function, work with clients and HMRC, and mentor junior staff to maintain compliance.

You will identify process improvements, manage multiple client payrolls independently, and stay up to date with changes in UK payroll legislation to deliver a trusted

Qualifications

• Significant experience in payroll bureau or accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple client payrolls independently.
• Experience overseeing or supporting junior payroll staff is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensure timely RTI submissions and other statutory returns.
• Oversee auto-enrolment pensions and related processes.
• Serve as main client contact for payroll queries.
• Liaise with HMRC and other bodies as required.
• Stay updated on payroll changes and maintain client compliance.
• Review payroll work and support development of junior staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client liaison

UK payroll law

Team mentoring

Job description

Bureau Payroll Manager - Bournemouth - £30,000 - £40,000

If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with clients and wants to take ownership of a varied bureau payroll function, this could be an excellent opportunity to consider.

Trial Balance are working with a well-established accountancy practice in Bournemouth, looking to recruit an experienced Bureau Payroll Manager to join its team. This is a varied and responsible position, working across a portfolio of clients and taking a lead role in delivering a high-quality payroll service.

As Bureau Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of clients
• Ensuring accurate and timely submission of RTI and other statutory returns
• Managing auto-enrolment pension requirements and other payroll-related processes
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, dealing confidently with payroll queries
• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies where required
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring clients remain compliant
• Reviewing payroll work and supporting the development of more junior members of the team
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver an efficient bureau service

The successful Bureau Payroll Manager will:

Have significant experience working within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice environment, with a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and the ability to manage multiple client payrolls independently.

You’ll be confident dealing directly with clients, highly organised and comfortable working to strict deadlines. Previous experience overseeing or supporting other payroll staff would be advantageous, alongside a genuine interest in maintaining high standards and improving the service provided to clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role within a successful accountancy practice.