Manager, Payroll Delivery, Newcastle Upon Tyne/Manchester/Belfast

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm seeks a Payroll Delivery Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves managing payroll processes for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have extensive UK Payroll experience, excellent knowledge of payroll compliance, and strong leadership abilities. Join us to help shape the future and thrive in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in busy workplaces, payroll bureau experience is a plus.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and compliance.
• Ability to work globally with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy.
• Review work, provide technical guidance, and respond to queries.
• Oversee team performance and compliance with standards.

Skills

Extensive hands-on experience with UK Payroll

Strong knowledge of payroll rules and compliance

Experience managing statutory payments

Good understanding of payroll processes

Payroll qualifications such as CIPP

Job description

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1645120

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The opportunity

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

We are looking for driven and ambitious Payroll Delivery professionals who are keen to develop a challenging and stimulating career. As a Payroll Delivery Manager you will be responsible for delivery of high quality and timely payroll services to a portfolio of clients ranging in size and complexity.

This is an exciting role in our fast-growing UK Payroll Operate team. Payroll is a strategic growth driver for EY and therefore has senior leadership interest and support.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure timely, accurate submissions for clients
• Review team work, provide technical guidance, and respond to payroll queries
• Oversee team performance, workload allocation, and compliance with procedures (finance, auto‑enrolment, Quality and Risk standards)
• Support client transitions, coordinate globally, and develop additional payroll services
• Assist with audits and risk management, and participate in business development opportunities

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Extensive hands‑on experience with UK Payroll, especially in busy workplaces (experience in a payroll bureau is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of payroll rules, laws, and compliance, both in the UK and internationally, with up-to-date information.
• Experience managing statutory payments, deductions, and pension contributions.
• Good understanding of all processes connected to Payroll.
• Payroll qualifications such as CIPP are preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work with internal/external customers globally and/or virtual basis
• Ability to support with the development of standard methodology, tools, and templates.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

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