Payroll Manager

JGA Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Payroll Manager in Cumbria to join a well-established professional services business. You will manage a diverse portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with current legislation.

The role is office-based, offering an opportunity to own client portfolios, handle payroll queries, and contribute to process improvements while working closely with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Solid UK payroll experience with client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience managing a large, computerised payroll.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI and pensions.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Professional and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payrolls across a varied client base
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, tax codes and statutory payments
• Managing pensions, HMRC submissions and payroll payments
• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees
• Producing payroll reports and management information
• Carrying out regular payroll checks and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting payroll system updates, testing and improvements
• Working closely with clients and internal teams to resolve queries

Skills

Payroll experience

PAYE NI pensions

Excel/IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation/communication

Client-focused

Education

Payroll/accountancy qualification

Job description

Payroll Manager

£35,000 | Permanent | Full Time | Office Based | Cumbria

JGA Recruitment are working with a well-established professional services business looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident payroll professional who enjoys managing client payrolls, working independently and delivering a high-quality service.

The Role

You'll manage a diverse portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring everything is processed accurately, on time and in line with current legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end payrolls across a varied client base
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, tax codes and statutory payments
• Managing pensions, HMRC submissions and payroll payments
• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees
• Producing payroll reports and management information
• Carrying out regular payroll checks and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting payroll system updates, testing and improvements
• Working closely with clients and internal teams to resolve queries

About You

We're looking for someone with solid UK payroll experience who is confident handling complex payrolls and dealing directly with clients.

You’'ll ideally have:

• A payroll/accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience managing a large, computerised payroll
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI and pensions
• Excellent Excel and general IT skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A professional and client-focused approach

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a long-established and highly regarded business where you'll have genuine ownership of your client portfolio and plenty of variety in your day-to-day work.

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