Payroll Manager - Lead Growth Payroll (Office-Based)

SF Partners; Ibstock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent progression opportunities

Job summary

SF Partners in Ibstock, Leicestershire, is recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager to own the end-to-end payroll function. The role covers weekly and monthly payrolls, with expected growth after acquisitions, and offers progression opportunities in a standalone position.

You'll work on Sage Payroll and Excel data, ensure HMRC compliance, manage deductions and pension contributions, and support integration of new employees as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of both weekly and monthly payroll processes.
• Experience using Sage Payroll is highly desirable.
• Confident using Excel to prepare, reconcile and manage payroll data.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements.
• Knowledge of attachment of earnings orders, statutory deductions and Benefits in Kind.
• Experience handling payroll for multiple entities or within a growing business would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on individual who is confident taking full responsibility for the payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, managing both weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Currently processing approximately 60 weekly and 150 monthly employees, with numbers expected to increase through acquisitions.
• Prepare and manage payroll data using Excel spreadsheets before uploading into Sage Payroll.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, deductions, overtime, statutory payments and other payroll adjustments.
• Manage deductions from earnings, including attachment of earnings orders and other statutory deductions.
• Administer Benefits in Kind (BIK), ensuring accurate calculations, reporting and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage pension contributions and administration using NatWest Cushon.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve any discrepancies efficiently.
• Support the integration of new employees and payroll processes following acquisitions.
• Review and improve existing payroll processes to support the company's continued growth.
• Take ownership of the payroll function with the potential to develop and manage a team in the future.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll processing

Sage Payroll

Excel

Pension administration

PAYE & NI knowledge

Tools

Sage Payroll

Excel

Job description

SF Partners in Ibstock, Leicestershire, is recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager to own the end-to-end payroll function. The role covers weekly and monthly payrolls, with expected growth after acquisitions, and offers progression opportunities in a standalone position.

You'll work on Sage Payroll and Excel data, ensure HMRC compliance, manage deductions and pension contributions, and support integration of new employees as the business expands.