Payroll Manager

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Friendly team and relaxed environment

Job summary

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited in Banbury is seeking a Payroll Senior/Payroll Manager to lead payroll for a diverse client portfolio. You will own payroll processing, ensure compliance, and support clients with expert advice.

This role suits someone who thrives on ownership, accuracy, and building strong client relationships. The position offers a permanent, full-time (part-time considered) role with a friendly team and a relaxed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation and RTI requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payrolls for a varied client portfolio.
• Maintain payroll records and process payments using Sage.
• Calculate statutory deductions and manage auto-enrolment and RTI reporting.
• Respond to client payroll queries and provide professional guidance.
• Prepare statutory documentation (P45s, P60s, P11Ds) and CIS returns.

Skills

Payroll management

Sage payroll

UK payroll legislation

Client relationship

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Sage payroll software

Job description

Salary: up to £40,000 DOE
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity? We have the pleasure of working with an established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Banbury, who are looking for a Payroll Senior / Payroll Manager to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their workload, building strong client relationships and managing payroll for a varied portfolio of businesses.

About our client

Our client is an established local accountancy practice, providing professional and personalised accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses.

With a reputation for excellent client service, they have a friendly, close-knit team and a relaxed, supportive working environment.They take pride in building long-standing relationships with their clients and creating a positive place to work.

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payrolls for a portfolio of clients,
• Using Sage payroll software to maintain accurate payroll records and process payments
• Calculating and reconciling statutory deductions, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, SSP, SMP, SAP and SPP
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation, including RTI reporting and workplace pension auto-enrolment
• Managing client payroll queries, investigating discrepancies and providing resolutions
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing professional advice and support on payroll and CIS matters
• Preparing and submitting statutory payroll documentation, including P45s, P60s, P11Ds and relevant CIS returns
• Supporting the wider team with additional operational duties when required

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience managing payroll, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
• Experience using Sage payroll software
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory deductions, RTI and auto-enrolment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients
• A proactive, adaptable approach with good problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently whilst contributing to a friendly and supportive team
• and last but not least, you must be a dog lover there's a friendly office dog or two who are very much part of the team!

What's in it for you?

• Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Full-time permanent position, with part-time hours considered
• Bonus scheme,
• Company pension
• Friendly, supportive team and relaxed working environment

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to join a welcoming team where you can take ownership of your role and make a real difference to clients, we'd love to hear from you.