Payroll Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to manage the end-to-end payroll process for multiple clients. This role offers flexible hybrid working, free onsite parking, and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for payroll professionals looking to contribute to a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working after training

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll role within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organised and able to work effectively to multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple clients.
• Ensuring accurate processing of statutory deductions.
• Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC.
• Administering pension auto-enrolment.
• Acting as a main point of contact for client payroll queries.

Skills

Experience in payroll role within accountancy practice

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficient in payroll systems and Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis are working with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a background in practice or payroll bureau work, who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll processes and delivering an excellent service to a wide range of clients.

The business is known for its supportive working culture and commitment to developing its people. You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team in a role that offers real variety, ownership, and the chance to work with multiple clients across different industries.

What will you be doing?

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple clients, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Ensuring accurate processing of statutory deductions such as PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions.
• Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC and assisting with year-end processes.
• Administering pension auto-enrolment and liaising with providers.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant payroll records and documentation.
• Acting as a main point of contact for client payroll queries, ensuring a professional and timely response.
• Keeping up to date with UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a payroll role within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organised and able to work effectively to multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in payroll systems and Excel.

What's on offer?

• Flexible hybrid working following training.
• Free onsite parking.
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development.

Apply now to avoid missing out or please contact Eleanor Kirk for more details.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.