Payroll Manager

TPF Recruitment; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Canterbury for a Payroll Manager. The role oversees a large payroll department, delivering services to owner-managed businesses while leading a team of payroll professionals.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio and act as a primary client contact, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and efficient processes. Canterbury-based with scope to influence department growth.

Qualifications

• Substantial payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or client-focused environment.
• Experience overseeing or supporting payroll team members.
• Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee, support and develop members of the payroll team.
• Act as key contact for clients, building strong relationships and addressing payroll queries professionally.
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation and manage reporting and submissions.
• Oversee workplace pension and auto enrolment requirements, including assessments and submissions.
• Support development of efficient systems and processes across the department.
• Collaborate with partners and senior management to grow the payroll service.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Payroll legislation

UK payroll procedures

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly established and reputable accountancy practice in Canterbury with the recruitment of a Payroll Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing practice with a large and successful payroll department. You will oversee the delivery of payroll services to a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses, while managing and developing a team of payroll professionals.

The position would suit an experienced Payroll Manager or Payroll Supervisor who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will play an important role in the continued growth and development of the department, with plenty of scope to influence processes, support the team and contribute to the wider success of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, ensuring they are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee, support and develop members of the payroll team, reviewing their work and providing guidance where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and responding to payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation and manage all associated reporting and submissions.
• Oversee workplace pension and auto enrolment requirements, including assessments and submissions.
• Support the development of efficient systems and processes across the department.
• Work closely with the partners and senior management team to support the continued growth of the payroll service.

Requirements

• Have substantial payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or another client focused environment.
• Have experience overseeing or supporting other members of a payroll team.
• Possess strong technical payroll knowledge and a good understanding of current legislation.
• Be organised, accurate and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Have excellent communication skills and the confidence to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Benefits

• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice with an excellent reputation across Kent.
• The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary based on experience, ongoing career development and the opportunity to play a key role within a large and established payroll team.