Part-Time Payroll Manager: Multi-Client Payroll Lead

Payroll Elite Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time 3–4 days per week

Job summary

Payroll Elite Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Manager to oversee payrolls for a diverse client portfolio. You will train and support a Payroll Assistant, ensure accuracy and deadlines, and handle auto-enrolment and statutory payments.

The role involves working with HMRC requirements, paying close attention to confidentiality, and collaborating across departments. Flexible, part-time 3–4 days per week offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in payroll processing and administration.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, statutory payments, deductions and payroll legislation.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and working to strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing weekly, four-weekly, monthly and annual payrolls and monthly CIS submissions for a portfolio of clients.
• Managing, supporting and training a Payroll Assistant, including reviewing work and providing guidance where required.
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and within strict deadlines.
• Providing support to clients with their auto-enrolment and re-enrolment obligations.
• Supporting clients with statutory payments, including statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and other relevant payments.
• Calculating and advising on holiday accrual and holiday pay.
• Processing and managing Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEOs) and other deductions.
• Responding to and resolving general payroll-related queries from clients and their employees.
• Maintaining accurate employee personal records and ensuring payroll information is kept up to date.
• Implementing and processing tax code changes and other HMRC notifications.
• Maintaining oversight of clients' PAYE accounts, including identifying and resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Assisting with payroll year-end procedures, including P60s and other annual payroll requirements.
• Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and best practice.
• Dealing with ad-hoc payroll duties and client requests as they arise.
• Managing P11d and PSA processes.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm and providing support to other departments where required.
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll management

Deductions & PAYE

Deadlines driven

Confidential handling

Education

CIPP qualification

Experience in accountancy practice

Tools

IRIS Payroll

Xero Payroll

Job description

Payroll Elite Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Manager to oversee payrolls for a diverse client portfolio. You will train and support a Payroll Assistant, ensure accuracy and deadlines, and handle auto-enrolment and statutory payments.

The role involves working with HMRC requirements, paying close attention to confidentiality, and collaborating across departments. Flexible, part-time 3–4 days per week offered.