Payroll Manager

Mellis Blue; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm of accountants in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Permanent Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll process. Responsibilities include managing payroll for approximately 800 employees, ensuring compliance with all legislation, and communicating with clients on payroll issues. Ideal candidates have strong organisational skills and experience in a payroll bureau or accounting firm environment. This position offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management, preferably within a practice payroll or payroll bureau.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle complex payroll queries with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for clients.
• Manage payroll processing including RTI and pension submissions.
• Liaise with HMRC and Pensions Regulator regarding client issues.

Skills

Payroll management

Client communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Overview

Our client, a reputable firm of accountants based in Bedfordshire, is seeking a dedicated Permanent Payroll Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments for clients. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. The role demands a proactive approach to payroll management, strong organisational skills, and experience in managing payroll within a practice payroll or payroll bureau setting. An ability to handle complex payroll queries and maintain high levels of accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Experience in payroll management, preferably within a practice payroll, payroll bureau, or accounting firm environment
• 180 payrolls covering about 800 employees mostly monthly
• Full responsibility for the firm\'s payroll department, including managing the payroll processing for multiple clients, including RTI and pension submissions, P11Ds and CIS returns
• Communicating with clients on day-to-day payroll issues and providing excellent client care
• Liaising with HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and pension scheme providers in relation to client queries and issues when required
• Experience of working in a payroll bureau or accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll and related legislation
• Onboarding new clients, including registering payrolls with HMRC
• Enrolling employees in workplace pensions, and managing employer duties in relation to automatic enrolment and re-enrolment duties
• Knowledge and experience in processing statutory payments
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and team leadership skills
• Ability to handle complex payroll queries with professionalism and accuracy
• Proficiency in payroll software commonly used in practice payroll or payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and internal teams
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Requirements

• Experience in payroll management, preferably within a practice payroll, payroll bureau, or accounting firm environment
• Onboarding new clients, including registering payrolls with HMRC
• Enrolling employees in workplace pensions, and managing employer duties in relation to automatic enrolment and re-enrolment duties
• Knowledge and experience in processing statutory payments
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established firm, providing a supportive working environment and career development opportunities. You will benefit from competitive salary packages, potential for professional growth, and the chance to work with a reputable client base. If you are experienced in payroll management within a practice or bureau setting and looking to progress your career, this position provides an excellent platform to do so.