Payroll Manager

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time option

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Manager to join our chartered accountancy practice. You will support the Senior Payroll Manager and deliver end-to-end payroll services for a diverse client base, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years’ payroll processing experience within an accounting practice, strong knowledge of payroll legislation, and the ability to train and guide junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in payroll processing within an accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing client payrolls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, and statutory payments (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance, pensions).
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and legislation.
• Manage and respond to client inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to clients and authorities as required.
• Assist in the setup and management of new client payrolls.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve payroll processes and systems.
• Provide training and support to junior payroll staff as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Payroll Manager

£38-40K salary

IP32 7AR

3 days in, 2 from home

ASAP start

Full time, permanent role

Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a dynamic and growing accounting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services to their diverse client base. They pride themselves on delivering accurate, timely, and tailored solutions to meet their clients' needs and are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Specialist to join our team.

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to be a crucial part of the team within a chartered accountancy practice?

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the Senior Payroll Manager in delivering efficient payroll and pension services, ensuring compliance with regulations, working alongside a small team of payroll professionals. 200 clients, ranging from 1-200 employees , processing a variable amount of payrolls

• Process end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, and statutory payments (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance, pensions).
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and legislation.
• Manage and respond to client inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to clients and authorities as required.
• Assist in the setup and management of new client payrolls.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve payroll processes and systems.
• Provide training and support to junior payroll staff as needed.

Experience

• Proven 5+ years' experience in payroll processing, within an accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, legislation, and compliance requirements.

Desirables

• Sage 50
• Supervisory experience within a clients/accountancy payroll function

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Flexible working hours with the option for part-time or full-time employment.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance and company pension scheme.

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