Payroll Manager

Venn Accounts | B Corp Certified; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Fixed working hours

Ownership and autonomy in role

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a fully remote, full-time role. The individual will manage the complete payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK payroll legislation. Key responsibilities include managing payroll processing, liaising with clients, and overseeing statutory payments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UK payroll, strong knowledge of PAYE, and excellent communication skills. This role offers autonomy and the chance to grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing UK payroll end‑to‑end.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, RTI, and auto‑enrolment.
• Experience using payroll software like BrightPay or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end processing of weekly and monthly UK payrolls.
• Manage PAYE schemes and handle statutory payments.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll clients.

Skills

UK payroll management

Knowledge of PAYE

Experience with payroll software

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organizational skills

Tools

BrightPay

Xero Payroll

Sage

Job description

Company

Venn Accounts is a fast‑growing, award‑winning UK accountancy practice supporting ambitious businesses nationwide. We are a Certified B Corporation and UK Accountancy Excellence Awards Winners (ESG Excellence, 2025).

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of our payroll function. This is a fully remote, full‑time, autonomous role responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of client payrolls. You will be the primary point of contact for payroll queries and play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high‑quality client experience.

Location: Remote (UK‑based). Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 (DOE).

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end processing of weekly and monthly UK payrolls
• Managing PAYE schemes and payroll calculations
• Handling statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
• Managing pensions and auto‑enrolment compliance
• Submitting RTI (FPS / EPS) filings accurately and on time
• Reviewing payroll outputs and payslips before release
• Managing payroll year‑end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with HMRC and UK payroll legislation

Client & Practice Support

• Act as the main point of contact for payroll clients
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and internal teams
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, and other third parties
• Support the onboarding of new payroll clients
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation

Wider Business Support

• Support other areas of the practice during busy periods, including:
• Basic bookkeeping
• VAT or administrative assistance
• Process improvements and internal documentation
• Ad‑hoc projects

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience managing UK payroll end‑to‑end
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, RTI, and auto‑enrolment
• Experience using payroll software (BrightPay, Xero Payroll, Sage, or similar)
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing directly with clients
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote environment

Desirable

• Experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
• Exposure to bookkeeping or VAT
• Familiarity with Xero and cloud‑based accounting systems

What We Offer

• Fully remote working
• Fixed working hours (9:00am – 5:00pm)
• A role with real ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to grow with the practice as the payroll function develops
• Supportive, values‑led culture aligned with B Corp principles

Equality & Rights to Work

• Venn Accounts is an equal opportunities employer.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification.