Payroll Manager

Symbro Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-brand business located in Bideford, North Devon is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager. This role requires overseeing payroll operations across four franchise brands, ensuring compliance and accuracy with UK payroll legislation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic work environment, possess excellent attention to detail, and have strong communication skills. This is a permanent, office-based position offering benefits like free parking and discounts on selected brands.

Benefits

Free Parking

Discount on selected brands

Qualifications

• Proven payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full payroll cycles across four franchise brands.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Produce payroll reports and manage submissions to authorities.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAGE processes

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking to play a key role in a growing, multi-brand business? Symbro Ltd is seeking a confident and detail-driven Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, working from our Bideford head office. You'll manage the payroll function end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency across multiple brands.

You’ll be an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a structured but dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing full payroll cycles across four franchise brands
• Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with current legislation
• Producing payroll reports and managing submissions to relevant authorities
• Maintaining and developing payroll policies and procedures
• Acting as the go-to expert for payroll queries
• Working closely with the Finance department to ensure accurate records
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security at all times

Qualifications

• Proven payroll management experience
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Confident communication skills
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SAGE processes desirable but not essential

Benefits & Details

• Salary dependent on experience
• Permanent, office-based role in Bideford, North Devon
• Opportunity to work across four established brands
• Supportive, professional working environment
• Scope to influence payroll processes and standards across the business
• Free Parking
• Discount on selected brands