Payroll Manager

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy firm in Carlisle is looking for an experienced Payroller to efficiently handle the complete payroll process across varied clients. This role offers the chance to join a friendly team that values autonomy and flexibility, along with benefits such as 25 days annual leave, flexible hours, and private medical insurance. Candidates are encouraged to apply for either full-time or part-time positions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

On-site parking

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in processing payrolls in a bureau or multi-client environment.
• Familiarity with cloud-based payroll software preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls within specified deadlines.
• Managing a portfolio of clients with accuracy and professionalism.
• Liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll experience

Organizational skills

Client-focused approach

Tools

Brightpay

Job description

Join a respected and growing accountancy firm with modern flexibility and traditional values.

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional who thrives on autonomy? We're looking for an experienced Payroller to join a welcoming team in Carlisle, where you'll be responsible for the full payroll process across a portfolio of varied clients.

What You'll Be Doing:

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) to tight deadlines.
• Managing your own client portfolio with accuracy and professionalism.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC, and internal teams to resolve payroll queries.
• Keeping payroll and CIS records updated and compliant.
• Preparing and submitting CIS returns.

Who We're Looking For:

• Payroll experience is essential-ideally in a bureau or multi-client environment.
• Familiarity with cloud-based payroll software is preferred (Brightpay or similar).
• Someone highly organised and capable of juggling priorities to meet deadlines.
• A team player with a professional, client-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a supportive, friendly team within a modern, progressive accountancy practice. We offer flexibility, meaningful benefits, and genuine recognition for your work.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing 1 day per years' service, up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours and TOIL scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance - 4x your salary
• On-site parking
• Bonus scheme + client referral commission
• Full training and support for your continued development

Full-time and part-time applications welcomed.

Location: Carlisle - Office-based (some flexibility available)

If you're looking for a fresh challenge where your expertise will be valued, and you'll enjoy real work/life balance-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team that values its people.