Payroll Manager

Supreme Search Specialists (Accountancy & Finance); Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Harrogate seeks a Payroll Supervisor/Manager to enhance its internal payroll services. The ideal candidate will drive accurate payroll processing, ensure compliance, and manage a team while maintaining exceptional client relationships. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting from £34,000 and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience in a practice or bureau.
• Confident with current payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Experience with payroll software is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and process multiple payrolls across various client types.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and maintain payroll records.
• Train and support junior payroll staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client relationship skills

Education

Experience in payroll processing

Tools

Sage Payroll

BrightPay

Job description

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Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Location: Harrogate

Hours: Full time, flexible and hybrid considered

Salary: From £34,000

About the Firm

This well-established accountancy practice based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, takes a client-first approach to everything it does. The firm understands that each client has unique challenges and requires tailored advice and support. There's no one-size-fits-all approach here—clients are seen as more than just numbers. The team builds trusted relationships and works as an extension of each client’s business.

The Role

A growing accountancy firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead its internal payroll bureau function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of a variety of client payrolls while maintaining strong compliance and excellent service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and process multiple payrolls across varied client types and sectors
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with current legislation
• Manage auto-enrolment duties and pension submissions
• Liaise with HMRC on PAYE matters
• Train and support junior payroll staff as needed
• Recommend and implement process improvements

Requirements:

• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience, ideally in a practice or bureau setting
• Confident with current payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, BrightPay, or similar)
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Flexible working options
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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