Payroll Manager

IPS Group; Leeds; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to run a standalone payroll function for a varied client base. You will manage 300+ payrolls, processing weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls, including director payrolls, and oversee HMRC RTI submissions.

This role offers autonomy with fully remote working and a 9-day fortnight, providing flexibility around working hours while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll independently
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments
• Experience with high-volume payroll portfolios

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 300+ payrolls for a varied client base
• Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls including director payrolls
• Complete end-to-end payroll cycle from processing to final submissions
• Handle starters, leavers, SSP/SMP/SPP and payroll amendments
• Oversee PAYE, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions and HMRC queries
• Ensure payrolls are accurate and meet deadlines
• Be main point of contact for client payroll queries
• Utilise Sage Payroll to manage payrolls

Job description

An established accountancy firm in Leeds is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to take responsibility for its standalone payroll function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional, ideally with an accountancy practice payroll background, who is confident managing a varied client payroll portfolio independently.

You will have responsibility for the full payroll process, with colleagues available to provide cover when required.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 300+ payrolls for a varied client base.
• Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls, including director-only payrolls.
• Take responsibility for the full payroll cycle, from processing through to final submissions.
• Deal with starters, leavers, statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP, and payroll amendments.
• Manage PAYE, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions and HMRC queries.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Act as the main point of contact for client payroll queries.
• Use Sage Payroll to manage and administer payrolls.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

The Person

• Proven experience managing payroll independently, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Confident managing a high-volume, varied payroll portfolio.
• Experienced with Sage Payroll.
• Highly organised, accurate and comfortable working autonomously.
• Good client communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

The Package

• Fully remote working.
• Full-time position, with some flexibility around working hours.
• 9-day fortnight.
• Supportive team, with colleagues able to provide cover when required.

An ideal opportunity for an experienced practice payroll professional looking for a fully remote role with autonomy, flexibility and responsibility for their own payroll function.