Payroll Manager - Chartered Accountants

Butler Rose Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of chartered accountants in Leighton Buzzard seeks an experienced Payroll Professional to manage payroll for 180 companies, covering approximately 800 employees. The role requires practice experience and attention to detail in a busy office environment. You will be responsible for processing payrolls, ensuring deadlines are met, and managing payroll queries. The position offers a salary of around £35,000, along with a non-contributory pension scheme and competitive holidays. Interested candidates should contact the provided recruiter.

Benefits

£35,000 salary

4% non-contributory pension scheme

Competitive holiday plus bank holidays

Health scheme membership

Contribution towards car parking costs

Office hours: 9-5, 9-3 on Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous practice experience is essential, managing multiple payrolls.
• Experience in Pension Auto Enrolment is required.
• Ability to work in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for around 180 companies covering approximately 800 employees.
• Ensure payrolls are delivered accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll queries professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Payroll processing

Detail-oriented

Client management

Deadline-driven

Pension Auto Enrolment

Tools

Qtac/Qpay

Job description

Butler Rose are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, independent firm of chartered accountants in Leighton Buzzard who are seeking an experienced Payroll Professional to join their friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy practice environment and wants to take ownership of a varied and interesting payroll portfolio.

The Role:

• Processing payrolls for around 180 companies, covering approximately 800 employees.
• A mixture of payroll frequencies - including weekly, four-weekly, and monthly - with the vast majority being straightforward monthly salaried payrolls.
• Payroll sizes vary: the largest has around 40 employees, while around 60 are single-employee payrolls.
• Full end-to-end payroll processing using Qtac/Qpay.
• Managing Pension Auto Enrolment obligations.
• Ensuring all payrolls are delivered accurately and on time to meet client expectations.
• Handling payroll queries professionally and efficiently.

The Person:

• Previous practice experience is essential - you'll be used to running multiple payrolls for a variety of clients.
• Knowledge of Qtac/Qpay is desirable, but not essential.
• Hands‑on, detail‑focused, and able to work confidently to strict deadlines.
• Experienced in dealing with Pension Auto Enrolment.
• Comfortable working 100% office-based in Leighton Buzzard.

Benefits & Package:

• Circa £35,000
• 4% non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Competitive holiday plus bank holidays (currently under review for improvement).
• Membership of a health scheme.
• Contribution towards annual car parking costs.
• Office hours: 9-5 with 30 mins lunch Monday-Thursday, and 9-3 on Fridays.

This is a stable, secure, and supportive firm where you will be the go‑to payroll expert, making a real impact in a close‑knit practice environment.

If you're an experienced payroll professional with practice experience and are happy to be 100% office based in Leighton Buzzard, please get in touch with Victoria Newing at Butler Rose to find out more - 07384237958 / v . newing @ butlerrose . com

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.