Payroll Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a Payroll Manager in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing a portfolio of clients and delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services. The ideal candidate should have prior payroll experience, knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and familiarity with payroll software. A supportive and flexible work environment is offered, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a payroll role, either in industry or bureau.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing and UK payroll legislation.
• Experience using payroll software, ideally BrightPay.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, delivering accurate and timely end-to-end payroll.
• Be the main point of contact for client payroll queries.
• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls across a range of sectors.
• Prepare and submit RTI, pension contributions, and other statutory filings.
• Support ongoing process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Strong communication skills

Client relationship building

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

NXTGEN is excited to be partnering with a well-established and growing firm in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Payroll Manager. The business continues to go from strength to strength, welcoming a significant number of new clients each year, particularly within payroll, thanks to the exceptional quality of the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that truly breaks away from the traditional practice environment, with a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and building long-term careers. The firm also promotes flexibility, offering hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance along with a range of other benefits that you don't usually see in the market.

As Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, supporting them with day-to-day queries and delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services. You'll be joining a small, positive, and collaborative team that places real value on providing a high-quality and personable service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, delivering accurate and timely end-to-end payroll
• Be the main point of contact for client payroll queries, offering clear and confident support
• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls across a range of sectors
• Prepare and submit RTI, pension contributions, and other statutory filings
• Support ongoing process improvements to enhance efficiency and client experience

What this client is looking for

• Previous experience within a payroll role, either in industry or bureau
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing and UK payroll legislation
• Experience using payroll software, ideally BrightPay
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, the opportunity to make a genuine impact, and the chance to work in a truly supportive and flexible environment, this could be the perfect fit. To find out more about how this role could align with your career goals, please get in touch with Annie.