Payroll Lead: Client Compliance & Team Growth

Sumer Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumer Group in Solihull is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll services for multiple clients within our accountancy bureau. You will manage end-to-end payroll cycles, ensure compliance, and support client queries with clarity and professionalism.

We offer development opportunities, a supportive team, and a commitment to fair, inclusive practices. You will lead a payroll team and drive process improvements across the function.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation including tax, pensions and statutory reporting.
• Experience using Paycircle or other payroll software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Client-focused and collaborative.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full payroll process for multiple clients within the bureau, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Manage end-to-end payroll cycles, including data collection, processing, verification, and reporting.
• Review and approve complex payroll calculations, resolving discrepancies and advising clients on payroll-related issues.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand requirements, answer payroll queries, and provide clear guidance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, statutory returns, and internal documentation for audits and reporting purposes.
• Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance, coaching and training.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Ensure all payroll practices are inclusive, fair and compliant.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll legislation knowledge

Leadership

Client-focused

Communication skills

Tools

Paycircle

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sumer Group in Solihull is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll services for multiple clients within our accountancy bureau. You will manage end-to-end payroll cycles, ensure compliance, and support client queries with clarity and professionalism.

We offer development opportunities, a supportive team, and a commitment to fair, inclusive practices. You will lead a payroll team and drive process improvements across the function.