Payroll Manager

Autograph Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave + birthday off

Employer pension contribution

Paid overtime and TOIL

Death in Service cover

Health cash plan

Client referral bonus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Payroll Manager for a respected Devon accountancy practice. The role offers flexible working with the Exeter office required for meetings and a salary dependent on experience.

You will lead a busy payroll team, process multiple client payrolls, ensure RTI, month-end and year-end duties, manage Auto Enrolment and CIS, and provide technical guidance while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a payroll team.
• Strong payroll knowledge, ideally in an accountancy practice.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using payroll software; Sage Payroll advantageous.
• Knowledge of Auto Enrolment pensions and CIS.
• NHS pension experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop an established payroll team.
• Manage workloads and ensure deadlines are met.
• Process client payrolls across multiple frequencies.
• Complete RTI submissions, month-end and year-end duties.
• Prepare P45s, P60s and statutory payroll calculations.
• Manage Auto Enrolment pension schemes and compliance.
• Prepare CIS returns.
• Set up new payrolls, pension schemes and CIS registrations.
• Respond to client payroll queries and provide excellent service.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and improve processes.
• Liaise with senior management regarding team performance.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Payroll software

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Payroll Manager

Location: Flexible (Devon) Attendance at Exeter office required for meetingsSalary: DOE

An established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to lead its experienced payroll team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager or a Senior Payroll professional ready to take the next step in their career. You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking practice that values collaboration, professional development and delivering an exceptional service to its clients.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading a busy payroll team, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately, on time and to the highest standard, while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Alongside managing the team, you’ll remain hands-on, supporting with payroll processing, compliance and providing technical guidance where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop an established payroll team.
• Manage and allocate workloads to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Process a portfolio of client payrolls across multiple pay frequencies.
• Complete RTI submissions, month-end and year-end payroll duties.
• Prepare P45s, P60s and statutory payroll calculations.
• Manage Auto Enrolment pension schemes and compliance.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns.
• Set up new payrolls, pension schemes and CIS registrations.
• Respond to client payroll queries and provide exceptional service.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and continually improve internal processes.
• Liaise with senior management regarding team performance and workflow.

About You

• Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll team, or be an experienced Senior Payroll professional ready for progression.
• Strong payroll knowledge, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using payroll software, with knowledge of Sage Payroll advantageous.
• Knowledge of Auto Enrolment pensions and CIS.
• Experience with NHS pension schemes would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Paid overtime and TOIL.
• Death in Service cover.
• Health cash plan.
• Client referral bonus scheme.
• Long-term career progression within a growing and supportive practice.

If you're looking to join a modern accountancy practice where you'll have the opportunity to lead a successful payroll team and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.