Payroll Manager

Portfolio Credit Control; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Generous holiday allowance and pension

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll is seeking a Payroll Manager in the UK to join a dynamic accounting practice. The role involves supporting the Senior Payroll Manager in delivering efficient payroll and pension services across a portfolio of clients, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

ASAP start, full-time permanent role, with a competitive £38-40K salary and a hybrid working pattern. You will work with a small team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing across 200 clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in payroll processing within an accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Sage 50 experience desirable; supervisory experience within a payroll function is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, and statutory payments (e.g., PAYE, NI, pensions).
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and legislation.
• Manage client inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to clients and authorities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll regulations

Client communications

Training juniors

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.