Payroll and Compliance Manager

LMJ Group | Chartered Accountants; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LMJ Group | Chartered Accountants is seeking an experienced Payroll and Compliance Manager to oversee a portfolio of payroll clients and related statutory compliance work. The role is client-facing, serving as the main contact for clients and reviewing the work of other payroll staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll processing, HMRC submissions, P11Ds, and Companies House confirmation statements, with strong technical payroll knowledge

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Experience with UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NIC, pensions, RTI and year-end procedures.
• Experience preparing or reviewing P11Ds and Companies House filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Act as main client contact on payroll and compliance matters.
• Review the work of other payroll staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to payroll team members.
• Process end-to-end payroll including starters, leavers, changes, pensions and RTI.
• Ensure HMRC submissions and related filings are completed on time.
• Prepare year-end payroll documentation (P45s, P60s, P11Ds).
• File Companies House confirmation statements and maintain company data.

Skills

Payroll legislation knowledge

Client management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Payroll software (Inform Direct)

Microsoft Excel

People leadership/reviewing staff

Tools

Inform Direct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LMJ Group is seeking an experienced Payroll and Compliance Manager to manage a portfolio of payroll clients and oversee related statutory compliance work. The role is client-facing and will involve acting as the main point of contact for clients, reviewing the work of other payroll staff, and ensuring payroll and compliance services are delivered accurately, professionally, and on time.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing, HMRC submissions, P11Ds, and Companies House confirmation statements. This role is suited to someone with strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across a varied client portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients on payroll and related compliance matters, building strong and professional working relationships.
• Review the work of other payroll staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal procedures and statutory requirements.
• Provide support, guidance, and day-to-day oversight to other payroll team members where required.
• Process payroll from start to finish, including starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments, deductions, pensions, and RTI submissions.
• Ensure HMRC submissions and payroll-related filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review year-end payroll documentation, including P45s, P60s, and P11Ds.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure appropriate reconciliations and audit trails are in place.
• Prepare and file Companies House confirmation statements, ensuring client company information is checked and kept up to date before submission.
• Review key statutory information for filing purposes, including directors, shareholders, persons with significant control, registered office details, and SIC codes.
• Monitor payroll and compliance deadlines to ensure all submissions are made within statutory timeframes.
• Support improvements to payroll systems, procedures, and service delivery standards.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau, or client-facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, pensions, statutory payments, RTI, and year-end procedures.
• Experience preparing or reviewing P11Ds and dealing with associated payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing or assisting with Companies House confirmation statements and related statutory company information.
• Proven ability to review the work of others and maintain high standards of technical accuracy.
• Strong communication and client management skills, with confidence acting as the lead contact for clients.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of payroll software including Inform Direct and Microsoft Excel.

Personal attributes

• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to work independently while also supporting the wider payroll team.
• Proactive in identifying issues and improving processes.